Manchester to Swindon train with CrossCountry

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Swindon

Showing times and prices for 18 Jul

Cheapest price

£105

Average price

£125

Fastest journey

3 h 38 m

Average duration

3 h 48 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

216 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Swindon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester to Swindon will cost around £125 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £105.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Manchester for Swindon every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 216 km distance in an average of 3 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 38 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

CrossCountry
09:033h46
Manchester
12:49Swindon
£1051One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
08:353h44
Manchester
12:19Swindon
£1291One-way
0 changes
CrossCountry
17:253h38
Manchester
21:03Swindon
£1311One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
05:054h02
Manchester
09:07Swindon
£1311One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
08:153h54
Manchester
12:09Swindon
£1311One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Manchester to Swindon

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. 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 coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £49.

Distance: 216 km

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Coach

£123

Average Price

£24

Average Price

Cheapest

3h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 21m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 30m

Average total duration

6h 0m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

CrossCountry

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Live departures

Manchester to Swindon train times

Showing trains for today, Thursday 17 July
Last updated at 07:08
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
cross_countryC23555 · C23745+great_westernP08508
On time
07:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h37
11:02 Swindon station (SWI)
2 changes
cross_countryC23555+great_westernP08279
On time
07:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h54
11:19 Swindon station (SWI)
1 change
avanti_west_coastW09155+assertis_tubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington+great_westernP08279
On time
07:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3h44
11:19 Swindon station (SWI)
2 changes
avanti_west_coastW09162+assertis_tubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington+great_westernP08280
On time
07:55 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
4h04
11:59 Swindon station (SWI)
2 changes

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester to Swindon

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Trains from Manchester to Swindon run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11
Distance
216 km
Average train duration
3h 21m
Cheapest ticket price
£49
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
3h 26m
First train
03:45
Last train
21:40
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11

Train companies: CrossCountry and Virgin Trains trains Manchester to Swindon

Buy your official CrossCountry and Virgin Trains train tickets to Swindon from Manchester from £47 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient journey.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from Manchester to Swindon. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

Manchester to Swindon train information with CrossCountry:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 24 min
  • Cheapest Price: £47
  • CrossCountry frequency: 17 a day

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