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

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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
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
    5h 11m
    £57–224

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Transport Hubbus
    2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Newhall Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus
    10h 7m
    £31–45

  3. Bus via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Royal Well Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus100 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus120 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus121 / ...
    8h 21m
    £33–72

  4. Drive 197.6 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Blackpoolcar197.6 mi
    3h 30m
    £50–72

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
    5h 19m
    £104–398

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
    6h 3m
    £61–244

Swindon to Blackpool by train

Calendar80Weekly Trains
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest 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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to National Express Coach Facility via Royal Well Bus Station, Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 21m.

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