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
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.
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.
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
Train | Most popular Coach |
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£123 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() ![]() | On time 07:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h37 | 11:02 Swindon station (SWI) | 2 changes | |
![]() ![]() | On time 07:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h54 | 11:19 Swindon station (SWI) | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 07:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h44 | 11:19 Swindon station (SWI) | 2 changes | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 07:55 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h04 | 11:59 Swindon station (SWI) | 2 changes | |
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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 |
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.
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