There are 5 ways to get from Leigh to Swindon by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swindontrain
5h 29m£81–133Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Tpt Hubbus 100 / ...
- Take the bus from Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station to Swindon - Regent Circusbus
8h 28m£25–42Drive 160.9 mi
- Drive from Leigh to Swindoncar 160.9 mi
2h 46m£40–58Train, fly
- Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
4h 53m£105–341Line 35 bus, train
- Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Charlotte Streetbus 35
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain
6h 32m£75–122
Leigh to Swindon by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leigh to Swindon is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Leigh to Swindon is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Leigh station to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Leigh Bus Station and arriving at Swindon - Regent Circus via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Arle Court Tpt Hub and Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Leigh to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Swindon via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Leigh and Swindon is 214 miles. The road distance is 161.8 miles.
The best way to get from Leigh to Swindon without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £80 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Leigh to Swindon, including transfers.
Leigh to Swindon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Leigh to Swindon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
The best way to get from Leigh to Swindon is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Leigh, Wigan, England and Swindon, England?
You can take a bus from St Mary's Way to Swindon via Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Birmingham New Street, and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to Swindon - Regent Circus via St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Arle Court Tpt Hub, Promenade, and Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station in around 8h 28m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Tpt Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Leigh to Swindon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Leigh to Swindon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leigh to Swindon is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Leigh to Swindon.
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