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There are 6 ways to get from Swindon to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
    5h 2m
    £53–294

  2. Train, bus, line 68 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Streetbus bus 68
    8h 14m
    £38–96

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Cheltenham Racecoursebus bus Cf6
    2. Take the bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cf8
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    7h 40m
    £42–69

  4. Drive 197.6 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Blackpoolcar car 197.6 mi
    3h 32m
    £48–70

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    5h 22m
    £102–379

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h 3m
    £42–173

Swindon to Blackpool by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Swindon, England and Blackpool, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Blackpool North via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to National Express Coach Facility via Cheltenham Racecourse and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 40m.

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