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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price on Sep 14
$146
Average ticket price on Sep 14
$196
Fastest journey on Sep 14
3 h 19 m
Average journey duration on Sep 14
3 h 19 m
Trains on Sep 14
22
Distance
216 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon to Manchester will cost around $196 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $146.
It's difficult to get from Swindon to Manchester without transferring at least once.
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G00872Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a flight costs an average of $252.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$146 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $252 Average price | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Manchester:
A bus is $102 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Manchester costing on average $146 (€118).
A bus is $208 (€168) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Swindon to Manchester costing on average $252 (€204).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 21m.
Bus takes on average 7h 25m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (3h 21m by train vs 3h 29m by car). Tickets start at around $146 (€118) compared to roughly $60 (€48) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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W35090+ G00847 | 5:28 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 4h01 | 9:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W35090 · W34857+ G00847 | 5:28 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 4h01 | 9:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W35059+ G66716 | 6:32 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 3h27 | 9:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W35160+ W34273+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 6:53 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 3h51 | 10:44 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W35415+ G66721 | 7:40 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 3h19 | 10:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G15058+ G00851 | 8:02 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 3h27 | 11:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G14896+ W34059+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 8:10 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 3h55 | 12:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W35167+ W34102+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 8:25 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 3h54 | 12:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
G14934+ G00854 | 8:40 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 3h19 | 11:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W35169+ W34040+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 8:50 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 3h54 | 12:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
G14936+ G66730 | 9:40 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 3h19 | 12:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G15062+ G00858 | 9:49 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 3h40 | 1:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W35065+ G66735 | 10:30 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 3h29 | 1:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W34477+ G00861 | 10:41 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 3h48 | 2:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G15043+ W34179+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 10:48 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 3h56 | 2:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W34618+ G00865 | 11:40 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 3h19 | 2:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W35417+ G00872 | 12:40 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 3h19 | 3:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W35182+ W33926+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 12:49 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 3h55 | 4:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W35071+ G00876 | 1:30 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 3h29 | 4:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W34493 · W34889+ G00879 | 1:41 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 3h48 | 5:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
G15047+ W33963+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 1:52 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 3h52 | 5:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W35418+ G00883 | 2:40 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 3h19 | 5:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Swindon to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) but you can travel from only $18 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 134 miles (216 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 134 miles (216 km) |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€40) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 5m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
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Moderate for the UK: hotels often cost less than London, while dining and transit are manageable for tourists with many mid-range options.
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Most Swindon to Manchester trains use the Swindon to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Use this guide to compare Swindon and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Swindon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Swindon.
Wi-Fi is available at Swindon. ATMs are available at Swindon.
Ticket office support is available at Swindon.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Swindon: Parking, WC.
Available at Swindon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Swindon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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