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

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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    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 17m
    £87–144

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cf8
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 540
    7h 51m
    £31–50

  3. Drive  181 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Blackburncar car 181 mi
    3h 26m
    £45–65

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, 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
    5h 7m
    £108–354

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 45m
    £81–135

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    6h 52m
    £79–186

Swindon to Blackburn by train

Calendar99Weekly Trains
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Blackburn via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Bus Station via Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station, Clarence Parade, Park & Ride, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 51m.

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