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

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  1. Train

    best
    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 / ...
    4h 51m
    £89–145

  2. Drive 168.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swindon to Boltoncar car 168.4 mi
    3h
    £42–60

  3. Train, bus, line 8 bus

    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 Bolton Interchangebus bus 8
    6h
    £55–90

  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
    3h 58m
    £107–357

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 401 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    8h 19m
    £52–122

  6. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4h 44m
    £119–246

Swindon to Bolton by train

Calendar73Weekly Trains
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Bolton via Cheltenham Spa and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Shiffnall Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 8h 19m.

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