There are 5 ways to get from Swindon to Walkden by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- 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 15m£48–148Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
6h 31m£30–81Drive 162.3 mi
- Drive from Swindon to Walkden162.3 mi
2h 51m£40–58Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkway
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western
5h 31m£54–186Bus
- Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk044 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station802
7h 5m£40–87
Swindon to Walkden by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Walkden is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Walkden is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Walkden. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Walkden Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Walkden. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Walkden via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street and Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Swindon and Walkden is 179 miles. The road distance is 163.2 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Walkden without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £45 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Swindon to Walkden, including transfers.
Swindon to Walkden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.
Swindon to Walkden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Swindon to Walkden is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £45 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Swindon, England and Walkden, England?
You can take a train from Swindon to Christ the King Church via Cheltenham Spa, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Walkden Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 7h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- 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 Swindon to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–30
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
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/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–65
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Swindon to Walkden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Swindon to Walkden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Walkden is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Swindon to Walkden.
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