There are 5 ways to get from Swindon to Ulverston by train, bus, car, or plane
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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 Lancastertrain
- Take the train from Lancaster to Ulverstontrain
6h 3m£44–220Train via Manchester
cheapest- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ulverstontrain
6h 59m£42–250Bus
- Take the bus from Fleming Way to Cheltenham Racecoursebus Cf6
- Take the bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cf8
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kioskbus X6 / ...
10h 49m£58–85Drive 238.4 mi
- Drive from Swindon to Ulverstoncar 238.4 mi
4h 3m£59–85Train, fly
- Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Ulverstontrain
6h 23m£97–376
Swindon to Ulverston by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Ulverston is to bus which costs £55 - £85 and takes 10h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Ulverston is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Ulverston. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Kiosk via Cheltenham Racecourse, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Ulverston. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Ulverston via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Swindon and Ulverston is 268 miles. The road distance is 239.8 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Ulverston without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £40 - £220.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Swindon to Ulverston, including transfers.
Swindon to Ulverston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.
Swindon to Ulverston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Swindon to Ulverston is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £40 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £85 and takes 10h 49m.
What companies run services between Swindon, England and Ulverston, England?
You can take a train from Swindon to Ulverston via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, and Lancaster in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Kiosk via Cheltenham Racecourse, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 49m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–170
- 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
- £7–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swindon to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £29–95
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–26
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–100
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Ulverston
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–8
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to Ulverston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–65
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ulverston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Fleming Way to Cheltenham Racecourse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Kiosk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Swindon to Ulverston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Cheltenham Racecourse station.
Swindon to Ulverston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Ulverston is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Swindon to Ulverston.
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