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How to get fromSwindon to Blackpoolby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 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
    £102–167

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 100 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    8h 28m
    £41–101

  3. Train, bus

    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 Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road to Blackpoolbus bus
    8h 6m
    £58–94

  4. Drive 197.5 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Blackpoolcar car 197.5 mi
    3h 33m
    £48–70

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    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 12m
    £123–384

  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
    £104–166

  7. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    5h 55m
    £135–284

Swindon to Blackpool by train

Calendar97Weekly Trains
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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 Regent Circus Swindon to National Express Coach Facility via Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station, Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 28m.

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