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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $135 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Swindon:
A bus is $101 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Swindon costing on average $135 (€110).
A bus is $135 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Swindon costing on average $169 (€138).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 19m.
Bus takes on average 5h 53m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Swindon
How to get from Manchester to Swindon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Swindon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 AM8h00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange12:50 PMSwindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)$481One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 AM8h00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange12:50 PMSwindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)$481One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LM03697:55 PM0h50Manchester Airport8:45 PMSouthampton Airport$2151One-way0 transfers
Other options
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C489674:03 PM3h52Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:55 PMSwindon station (SWI)$541One-way1 transfer - W29894+C489663:03 PM3h58Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:01 PMSwindon station (SWI)$861One-way1 transfer
- G01034 · G01163+C489674:25 PM3h30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:55 PMSwindon station (SWI)$1431One-way2 transfers
- NX540 · NX4016:05 AM8h20Manchester, Coach Station2:25 PMSwindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)$511One-way1 transfer
- NX541 · NX4017:25 AM9h05Manchester, Coach Station4:30 PMSwindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)$511One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 PM7h30Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East1:35 AMSwindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)$541One-way1 transfer
- BA78897:55 PM0h50Manchester Airport8:45 PMSouthampton Airport$2191One-way0 transfers
BA8974 · BA89018:40 AM3h25Manchester Airport12:05 PMSouthampton Airport$7421One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Swindon:
A bus is $101 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Swindon costing on average $135 (€110).
A bus is $135 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Swindon costing on average $169 (€138).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 19m.
Bus takes on average 5h 53m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Swindon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Southampton Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close).
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Swindon by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Swindon by train.
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