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There are 5 ways to get from Nelson to Swindon by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swindontrain train
    6h 15m
    £106–173

  2. Drive 192 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson to Swindoncar car 192 mi
    3h 22m
    £47–68

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Fleming Waybus bus 401 / ...
    9h 48m

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain train
    6h 2m
    £120–389

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain train
    7h 8m

Nelson to Swindon by train

Calendar99Weekly Trains
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Nelson, Lancashire, England and Swindon, England?

You can take a train from Nelson to Swindon via Preston, Birmingham New Street, and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beech Tree Close to Fleming Way via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 48m.

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