There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to Wigan by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain
4h 18m£66–112Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus Uk044
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Abus Cf4
5h 26m£31–50Drive 165.1 mi
- Drive from Swindon to Wigancar 165.1 mi
2h 50m£41–59Train, fly
- Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 57m£107–351
Swindon to Wigan by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Wigan is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Wigan is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A via Clarence Parade and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Wigan North Western via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Swindon and Wigan is 177 miles. The road distance is 166.1 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Wigan without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Swindon to Wigan, including transfers.
Swindon to Wigan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus station.
Swindon to Wigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Swindon to Wigan is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Swindon, England and Wigan, England?
You can take a train from Swindon to Wigan North Western via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Wigan North Western via Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station, Clarence Parade, Park & Ride, Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 26m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park & Ride to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Swindon to Wigan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station.
Swindon to Wigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Wigan is 166 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Swindon to Wigan.
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