There are 7 ways to get from Scotland to Swinton by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Salford Crescenttrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 47m£54–120Bus via Salford Crescent Rail Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
4h 41m£29–41Drive 207.5 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Swintoncar 207.5 mi
3h 26m£52–74Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
- Take the bus from Salford Crescent Rail Station to Leinster Roadbus
3h 35m£85–217Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
5h 13m£37–59Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
4h 20m£95–227Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 3m£68–172
Scotland to Swinton by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Swinton is to bus via Salford Crescent Rail Station which costs £29 - £45 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Swinton is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Swinton. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Leinster Road via Shudehill Interchange and Salford Crescent Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Swinton. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Salford Crescent via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Scotland and Swinton is 224 miles. The road distance is 208.7 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Swinton without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £50 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Scotland to Swinton, including transfers.
Scotland to Swinton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Swinton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Swinton is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Salford Crescent Rail Station, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 4h 41m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £230 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Swinton, Salford, England?
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Leinster Road via Preston, Salford Crescent, and Salford Crescent Rail Station in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange 5 times a day. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–95
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £27–95
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–230
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £110–300
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £95–230
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–190
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–230
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £110–300
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–190
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Preston to Salford Crescent
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Salford Crescent Rail Station to Leinster Road
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Scotland to Swinton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Scotland to Swinton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Swinton is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Scotland to Swinton.
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