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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 $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 20m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$34 Average price Cheapest | $139 Average price |
6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
NX540 · NX401Cheapest
NX540 · NX444Fastest
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Swindon:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Swindon costing on average $49 (€40).
A bus is $75 (€61) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Swindon costing on average $90 (€73).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 25m.
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
- Around 12 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.
- 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 CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Swindon by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Swindon by bus.
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