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How to get fromSwindon to Walkdenby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    5h 4m
    £83–138

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus Uk044
    2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cf8
    6h 7m
    £29–45

  3. Drive  161.8 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Walkdencar car 161.8 mi
    2h 53m
    £40–58

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4h 34m
    £103–325

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 13m
    £75–119

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    6h 29m
    £50–83

Swindon to Walkden by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Walkden via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Walkden Road via Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station, Clarence Parade, Park & Ride, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 6h 7m.

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