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

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There are 7 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Swindon by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swindontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    4h 55m
    £102–161

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raby Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus bus 100 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station to Regent Circus Swindonbus bus
    6h 38m
    £30–72

  3. Drive 159 mi

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

  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 9m
    £100–350

  5. Train

    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 40m
    £86–137

  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 4m
    £70–178

  7. 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
    £116–250

Greater Manchester to Swindon by bus and train

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a bus from St Mary's to Swindon via Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Manchester Piccadilly, and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Raby Street to Regent Circus Swindon via Birmingham Coach Station, Arle Court Transport Hub, Promenade, and Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station in around 6h 38m.

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