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Compare train and bus for Swindon to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 30m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €95.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€25 Average price Cheapest | €139 Average price |
6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m 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.
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 · NX540Cheapest
NX401 · NX540Fastest
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Manchester:
A bus is $91 (€72) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Swindon to Manchester costing on average $104 (€83).
A bus is $106 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Manchester costing on average $119 (€95).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 18m.
Bus takes on average 7h 35m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close) and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, first_great_western to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Manchester by bus.
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