There are 4 ways to get from Wigan to Swindon by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain
4h 53m£71–117Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A to Park & Ridebus Cf4
- Take the bus from Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station to Swindon - Regent Circusbus Uk044
7h£30–50Drive 164.7 mi
- Drive from Wigan to Swindoncar 164.7 mi
2h 49m£41–59Train, fly
- Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Boltontrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
4h 42m£105–354
Wigan to Swindon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Swindon is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Wigan to Swindon is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Wigan to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A and arriving at Swindon - Regent Circus via Park & Ride and Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Swindon via Birmingham New Street and Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Wigan and Swindon is 189 miles. The road distance is 165.7 miles.
The best way to get from Wigan to Swindon without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Wigan to Swindon, including transfers.
Wigan to Swindon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A station.
Wigan to Swindon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
The best way to get from Wigan to Swindon is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Wigan, England and Swindon, England?
You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Swindon via Birmingham New Street and Cheltenham Spa in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wigan North Western to Swindon - Regent Circus via Warrington Bank Quay, Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A, Park & Ride, Pittville Street, and Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station in around 7h.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Wigan Wallgate to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station to Swindon - Regent Circus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Wigan to Swindon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Park & Ride station.
Wigan to Swindon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Swindon is 166 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Wigan to Swindon.
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