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There are 6 ways to get from Swindon to Salford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham SpatrainLondon Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester PiccadillytrainBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 51m
    £39–152

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
    5h 57m
    £29–82

  3. Drive 159.2 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Salfordcar159.2 mi
    2h 51m
    £40–58

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    4h 6m
    £99–421

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus StationbusUk990 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus802
    6h 30m
    £39–84

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeBRS - MAN
    5h 46m
    £87–178

Swindon to Salford by train and tram

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Salford, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Langworthy via Cheltenham Spa, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Manchester Central Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 30m.

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