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There are 7 ways to get from Swindon to Salford 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 / ...
    5h
    £87–134

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 100 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    6h 9m
    £31–77

  3. 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 bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    5h 15m
    £54–87

  4. Drive 159.1 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Salfordcar car 159.1 mi
    2h 54m
    £39–56

  5. 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
    £99–348

  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
    £69–176

  7. 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 43m
    £116–248

Swindon to Salford by train and tram

Calendar73Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Langworthy via Cheltenham Spa, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Manchester Central Coach Station via Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station, Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 9m.

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