There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to Burnley by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
5h 43m£51–212Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 401 / ...
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
- Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus
8h 28m£29–63Drive 186.3 mi
- Drive from Swindon to Burnleycar 186.3 mi
3h 23m£46–66Train, bus
- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
5h 54m
Swindon to Burnley by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Burnley is to bus which costs £29 - £65 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Burnley is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Mechanics Institute via London Heathrow Airport, Newhall St and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Swindon and Burnley is 245 miles. The road distance is 187.4 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Burnley without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £50 - £220.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Swindon to Burnley, including transfers.
Swindon to Burnley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.
Swindon to Burnley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Swindon to Burnley is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £50 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Swindon, England and Burnley, England?
You can take a train from Swindon to Burnley Manchester Road via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Mechanics Institute via London Heathrow Airport, Newhall St, and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swindon to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–29
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–190
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–80
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institute
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
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More Questions & Answers
Swindon to Burnley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Swindon to Burnley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Burnley is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Swindon to Burnley.
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