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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 19m. 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 $21, and a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $148 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 $118 (€96) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Manchester costing on average $148 (€121).
A bus is $123 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Swindon to Manchester costing on average $154 (€126).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 19m.
Bus takes on average 6h 13m.
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:15 AM7h35Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)1:50 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$391One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:15 AM7h35Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)1:50 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$391One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LM03662:45 PM1h00Southampton Airport3:45 PMManchester Airport$2201One-way0 transfers
Other options
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C500403:38 PM3h21Swindon station (SWI)6:59 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1431One-way1 transfer - G66777+C500435:38 PM3h22Swindon station (SWI)9:00 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1431One-way1 transfer
- G66806 · G00917+C500457:38 PM3h50Swindon station (SWI)11:28 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1431One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 AM8h25Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)11:50 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$391One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:05 PM7h25Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)7:30 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$431One-way1 transfer
- NX401 · NX5415:20 PM8h20Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)1:40 AMManchester, Coach Station$511One-way1 transfer
- BA78862:45 PM1h00Southampton Airport3:45 PMManchester Airport$2281One-way0 transfers
BA8906 · BA897512:35 PM6h50Southampton Airport7:25 PMManchester Airport$5321One-way1 transfer- BA8977 · BA89048:55 AM6h35Southampton Airport3:30 PMManchester Airport$5591One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Manchester:
A bus is $118 (€96) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Manchester costing on average $148 (€121).
A bus is $123 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Swindon to Manchester costing on average $154 (€126).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 19m.
Bus takes on average 6h 13m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 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, Bus Station (New Bridge Close) and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Manchester by bus.
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