There are 6 ways to get from Swindon to Walkden by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 12m£86–133Drive 162.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swindon to Walkdencar 162.3 mi
2h 53m£40–57Train, bus
- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus
5h 32m£52–91Bus
- Take the bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 401 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
7h 30m£52–122Train via Birmingham
- 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 Wigan North Westerntrain
5h 18m£89–157Train, fly
- Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 38m£106–313
Swindon to Walkden by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Walkden is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Walkden is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Walkden. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Walkden Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
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 18m.
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 12m and costs £85 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Swindon to Walkden, including transfers.
Swindon to Walkden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way 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 12m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 7h 30m.
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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Walkden Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 7h 30m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–190
- 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
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swindon to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swindon to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- 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 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Swindon to Walkden bus services, operated by National Express, 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 53m to drive from Swindon to Walkden.
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