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Compare train, bus, and flight for Swindon to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 €36 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 €36, while a flight costs an average of €204.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€204 Average price | €118 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Swindon to Manchester:
A bus is €82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Manchester costing on average €118.
A bus is €110 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Swindon to Manchester costing on average €145.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 51m.
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
Tickets start at around €36 compared to roughly €48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €13. The journey takes 7h 25m versus 3h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Swindon to Manchester
How to get from Swindon to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swindon to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX401 · NX5405:24 PM8h51Swindon, Queen's Drive2:15 AMManchester, Coach Station€271One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX401 · NX5405:24 PM8h51Swindon, Queen's Drive2:15 AMManchester, Coach Station€271One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W34605+
G667207:40 AM3h19Swindon station (SWI)10:59 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€1181One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C42176+G008822:40 PM3h19Swindon station (SWI)5:59 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€1181One-way1 transfer
- C42173+G667319:40 AM3h19Swindon station (SWI)12:59 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€1181One-way1 transfer
- W34615+G6673610:40 AM3h19Swindon station (SWI)1:59 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€1181One-way1 transfer
- NX401 · NX5405:20 PM8h55Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)2:15 AMManchester, Coach Station€271One-way1 transfer
- NX401 · NX5403:19 PM8h36Swindon, Queen's Drive11:55 PMManchester, Coach Station€281One-way1 transfer
- NX401 · NX5403:15 PM8h40Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)11:55 PMManchester, Coach Station€281One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Manchester:
A bus is €82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Manchester costing on average €118.
A bus is €168 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Swindon to Manchester costing on average €204.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 51m.
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and Manchester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Flights mostly depart from Southampton Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Manchester by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Loganair.
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