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Swindon to Walkden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swindon and Walkden takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon to Walkden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 15m
Duration
216 mi
Distance
£101
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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

Swindon to Walkden train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Swindon and Walkden. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Walkden at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 1m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited10h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 51m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 59m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 2m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited10h 11m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 51m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 59m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited10h 11m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 51m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 59m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited10h 11m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 51m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 59m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 2m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swindon to Walkden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 215.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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.

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