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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 28m
    £96–165

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk044 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk980 / ...
    9h 32m
    £27–46

  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 Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warner Streetbus bus X41
    7h 2m

  4. Drive  183 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Accringtoncar car 183 mi
    3h 16m
    £45–66

  5. 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 33m
    £119–378

  6. 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 53m

Swindon to Accrington by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Warner Street via London Heathrow Airport, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 9h 32m.

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