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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. 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 $46, while a flight costs an average of $279.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$127 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $279 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 4m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 13m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Swindon
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Swindon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Swindon:
A bus is $82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Swindon costing on average $127.
A bus is $234 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Swindon costing on average $279.
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 52m.
Bus takes on average 8h 4m.
Tickets start at around $127 compared to roughly $58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$68. The journey takes 3h 22m versus 3h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 · FlixBus3:10 PM 7h40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 10:50 PM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:10 PM 7h40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 10:50 PM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G01022 · G01148+
G1504812:25 PM 3h25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 3:50 PM Swindon station (SWI) $145 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- G01024 · W29884+W35194
1:25 PM 3h26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 4:51 PM Swindon station (SWI) $145 1 One-way 2 transfers - W29877+G15048
12:03 PM 3h47 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 3:50 PM Swindon station (SWI) $145 1 One-way 1 transfer - W29882+W35194
1:03 PM 3h48 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 4:51 PM Swindon station (SWI) $145 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
4:50 AM 8h20 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 1:10 PM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) $32 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
6:00 PM 7h35 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East 1:35 AM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) $33 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
5:40 PM 7h55 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 1:35 AM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA8903 · BA891612:40 PM 6h30 Manchester Airport 7:10 PM Southampton Airport $741 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Swindon:
A bus is $82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Swindon costing on average $127.
A bus is $234 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Swindon costing on average $279.
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 52m.
Bus takes on average 8h 4m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 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, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Swindon by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Swindon by train.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to Swindon by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with Loganair.
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