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How to get fromBolton to Swindonby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain train Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
    5h 27m
    £76–127

  2. Line 37 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shiffnall Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus bus 37
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Park & Ridebus bus Cf8
    3. Take the bus from Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station to Swindon - Regent Circusbus bus
    8h
    £28–46

  3. Drive  167.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Swindoncar car 167.7 mi
    2h 58m
    £42–60

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain train
    4h 10m
    £102–348

  5. Line 607 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Wallgatebus bus 607
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    4. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain train
    6h 50m
    £69–122

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindontrain train
    6h 9m
    £75–181

Bolton to Swindon by train

Calendar71Weekly Trains
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Swindon via Manchester Piccadilly and Cheltenham Spa in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Swindon - Regent Circus via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Park & Ride, Pittville Street, and Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station in around 8h.

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