What is the cheapest way to get from Salford to Swindon?

The cheapest way to get from Salford to Swindon is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salford to Swindon?

The fastest way to get from Salford to Swindon is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Salford and Swindon?

No, there is no direct bus from Salford station to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Swindon - Regent Circus via Birmingham Coach Station, Arle Court Transport Hub and Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Salford and Swindon?

No, there is no direct train from Salford to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Swindon via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Salford to Swindon?

The distance between Salford and Swindon is 171 miles. The road distance is 159.2 miles.

How do I travel from Salford to Swindon without a car?

The best way to get from Salford to Swindon without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £85 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Salford to Swindon?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Salford to Swindon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salford to Swindon bus from?

Salford to Swindon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Salford to Swindon train from?

Salford to Swindon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Salford to Swindon?

The best way to get from Salford to Swindon is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Salford to Swindon bus arrive?

Salford to Swindon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Salford to Swindon train arrive?

Salford to Swindon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Salford to Swindon?

Yes, the driving distance between Salford to Swindon is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Salford to Swindon.

How do I get a train ticket from Salford to Swindon?

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Salford to Swindon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
4h 6m
£86–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station to Swindon - Regent Circusbus
6h 48m
£30–72
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain
6h 10m
£53–91
Drive 158.3 mi
1. Drive from Salford to Swindoncar 158.3 mi
2h 51m
£39–57
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
4h
£95–348
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindontrain
5h 57m
£70–176
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain
4h 31m
£115–258

Salford to Swindon by train

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Distance: 169.7 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Salford, England and Swindon, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swindon via Cheltenham Spa in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Swindon - Regent Circus via Birmingham Coach Station, Arle Court Transport Hub, Promenade, and Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station in around 6h 48m.

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