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Compare train, bus, and flight for Swindon to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. 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 $43, while a flight costs an average of $470.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$132 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $470 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Swindon to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Swindon to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Manchester:
A bus is $90 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Manchester costing on average $132 (€111).
A bus is $428 (€359) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Swindon to Manchester costing on average $470 (€395).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 14m.
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (3h 20m by train vs 3h 29m by car). Tickets start at around $132 (€111) compared to roughly $58 (€49) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
2:40 PM 8h45 Swindon 11:25 PM Manchester $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
2:40 PM 8h45 Swindon 11:25 PM Manchester $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:40 PM 8h15 Swindon 11:55 PM Manchester $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Manchester:
A bus is $90 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Manchester costing on average $132 (€111).
A bus is $428 (€359) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Swindon to Manchester costing on average $470 (€395).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 14m.
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
- Around 17 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Southampton Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways, BA Euroflyer to go to Manchester by flight.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Loganair.
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