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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Swindonby bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Manchester to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swindontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    4h 44m
    £37–65

  2. Drive 159 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Swindoncar car 159 mi
    2h 45m
    £39–56

  3. 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 11m
    £100–355

  4. Bus, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain train
    6h 7m
    £61–117

  5. 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 5m
    £70–168

  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 38m
    £116–240

Greater Manchester to Swindon by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Swindon, England?

There is no direct connection from Greater Manchester to Swindon. However, you can take the bus to Bristol Bus Station, walk to Broadmead, take the bus to Bristol Parkway Stn, walk to Bristol Parkway, then take the train to Swindon. Alternatively, you can drive from Greater Manchester to Swindon in around 2h 45m.

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