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

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There are 6 ways to get from Swindon to Sale 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 48m
    £75–122

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    6h 55m
    £23–41

  3. Drive  153.4 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Salecar car 153.4 mi
    2h 42m
    £39–56

  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
    4h 2m
    £104–334

  5. Train, 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 train from Birmingham New Street to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Thynne Street to John Streetbus bus 5A / ...
    5h 35m

  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
    5h 50m
    £69–175

Swindon to Sale by train and tram

Calendar73Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Sale via Cheltenham Spa, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Ashfield Road via Royal Well, Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Charlotte Street in around 6h 55m.

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