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How to get fromSwindon to Burnleyby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Swindon to Burnley by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    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 51m
    £92–150

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 825
    3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus bus X43
    7h 49m
    £22–36

  3. Train, bus via Birmingham

    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 - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus bus X43
    7h 5m
    £51–81

  4. Drive  186.2 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Burnleycar car 186.2 mi
    3h 23m
    £47–67

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus bus X43
    5h 54m
    £77–124

Swindon to Burnley by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Mechanics Institute via Royal Well, Birmingham Coach Station, Millennium Point, and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 49m.

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