What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Swinton?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Swinton is to bus via Eccles Interchange which costs £28 - £40 and takes 4h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Swinton?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Swinton is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Swinton?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Swinton. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Leigh Avenue via Shudehill Interchange and Eccles Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Swinton?

The distance between Glasgow and Swinton is 221 miles. The road distance is 208.7 miles.

How do I travel from Glasgow to Swinton without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Swinton without a car is to train and line 22 bus which takes 4h 4m and costs £50 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Swinton?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Glasgow to Swinton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Swinton bus from?

Glasgow to Swinton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Glasgow to Swinton?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Swinton is to bus via Eccles Interchange which takes 4h 53m and costs £28 - £40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £50 - £170 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Glasgow to Swinton bus arrive?

Glasgow to Swinton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Swinton?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Swinton is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Glasgow to Swinton.

Where can I stay near Swinton?

There are 3694+ hotels available in Swinton.

Glasgow to Swinton - 7 ways to travel via train, line 22 bus, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Glasgow to Swinton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, line 22 bus
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Leigh Avenuebus 22
4h 4m
£50–114
Bus via Eccles Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
4h 53m
£28–40
Drive 207.5 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Swintoncar 207.5 mi
3h 26m
£51–74
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
5h 26m
£53–165
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
5h 10m
£35–57
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
5h 50m
£60–177
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 40m
£59–147

Glasgow to Swinton by bus and foot

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Distance: 219.4 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Swinton, Salford, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours.

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