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How to get fromSwindon to Accringtonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Swindon to Accrington by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
    5h 30m
    £90–147

  2. Drive  182.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swindon to Accringtoncar car 182.6 mi
    3h 16m
    £46–66

  3. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warner Streetbus bus X41
    7h 20m

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h 35m
    £116–359

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warner Streetbus bus X41
    6h 10m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 825
    3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warner Streetbus bus X41
    7h 57m

Swindon to Accrington by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Accrington via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Warner Street via Royal Well, Birmingham Coach Station, Millennium Point, and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 57m.

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