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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 29m
    £88–148

  2. Drive 167.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bolton to Swindoncar car 167.8 mi
    2h 58m
    £41–60

  3. Line 8 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 8
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    4. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain train
    6h 52m
    £54–93

  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 13m
    £108–360

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Fleming Waybus bus 401 / ...
    9h 14m
    £51–122

  6. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain train
    4h 39m
    £119–250

Bolton to Swindon by train

Calendar71Weekly Trains
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Fleming Way via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 14m.

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