There are 6 ways to get from Swindon to Irlam by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol ParkwayLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester PiccadillyBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 26m£45–218Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchange
6h 28m£30–81Bus
- Take the bus from Fleming Way to Cheltenham RacecourseCf6
- Take the bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand ACf4
5h 59m£37–51Drive 155.9 mi
- Drive from Swindon to Irlam155.9 mi
2h 45m£39–56Train, fly
- Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
4h 23m£105–367Train
- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham SpaLondon Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester PiccadillyBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 35m£50–152
Swindon to Irlam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Irlam is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Irlam is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Irlam. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Lathom Road via Cheltenham Racecourse and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Irlam. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Irlam via Bristol Parkway and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Swindon and Irlam is 210 miles. The road distance is 156.8 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Irlam without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 26m and costs £40 - £220.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Swindon to Irlam, including transfers.
Swindon to Irlam bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.
Swindon to Irlam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Swindon to Irlam is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 26m and costs £40 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Swindon, England and Irlam, England?
You can take a train from Swindon to Irlam via Bristol Parkway and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Lathom Road via Cheltenham Racecourse, Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N in around 5h 59m.
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- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–170
- 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
- £14–30
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swindon to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–130
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–29
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Fleming Way to Cheltenham Racecourse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Swindon to Irlam bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Cheltenham Racecourse station.
Swindon to Irlam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Irlam is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Swindon to Irlam.
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