There are 5 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 49m£91–150Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cf8
- Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Mechanics Institutebus X43
7h 37m£29–46Train, bus via Birmingham
- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
6h 59m£50–81Drive 185.8 mi
- Drive from Swindon to Burnleycar 185.8 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 Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X43
6h 31m£77–124
Swindon to Burnley by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Burnley is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 37m.
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 Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at Mechanics Institute via Clarence Parade, Park & Ride and Chorlton Street Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
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 49m.
The distance between Swindon and Burnley is 245 miles. The road distance is 186.9 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Burnley without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Swindon to Burnley, including transfers.
Swindon to Burnley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus 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 49m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 37m.
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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Mechanics Institute via Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station, Clarence Parade, Park & Ride, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Chorlton Street Coach Station in around 7h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–30
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- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
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- Flixbus
Bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0345 60 40 110
- hello@burnleybuses.co.uk hello@burnleybuses.co.uk
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institute
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Mechanics Institute
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Swindon to Burnley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cheltenham Royal Well 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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