Travel Information to Swindon from Manchester
| 134 miles (216 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $13 - $77 | |
| Bus • $13 (€12) • 5 h 15 min | |
| Train • $77 (€69) • 3 h 33 min | |
| National Express or CrossCountry |
Take a train or bus to travel 134 miles (216 km) between Manchester and Swindon. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Manchester to Swindon.
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How to get from Manchester to Swindon by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Swindon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Swindon
Travel to Swindon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Swindon.

There are 2 travel options from Manchester to Swindon: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Swindon is a bus with an average price of $13 (€12).
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Swindon:
Taking a bus costs $63 (€57) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $77 (€69).
The fastest way to get to Swindon from Manchester is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 33 min.
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 5 h 15 min.
You should expect to travel around 134 miles (216 km) between Manchester and Swindon.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Swindon is:
- 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Manchester and Swindon as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Swindon:
The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Swindon:
- National Express or Megabus can take you to Swindon by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for National Express from Manchester to Swindon for $13 (€12).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast or Cross Country for trains to Swindon. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for CrossCountry Manchester to Swindon tickets on Omio for $77 (€69).
Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Swindon with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct buses with.
- You can take a direct train with.
Direct services to Swindon tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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