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STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway
Museum of the Great Western Railway with locomotives, carriages, and hands-on displays in a restored railway building.
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£131
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£204
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
3 h 57 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
4 h 34 m
Trains on 30 Aug
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 £204 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £131.
To travel from Manchester to Swindon you need to make at least 2 changes.
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C05994Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £23 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 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 coach costs an average of £23, while a flight costs an average of £131.
Distance: 216 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£57 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest | £131 Average Price |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Swindon trains for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W33648+ C42189+ Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | Delayed 7:33 8:34Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h47 | 12:21 Swindon station (SWI) | 2 changes | |
W33763+ W34692+ Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | Delayed 7:54 8:54Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h01 | 12:55 Swindon station (SWI) | 2 changes | |
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W33102+ C01226+ Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | 8:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h30 | 12:35 Swindon station (SWI) | 2 changes | |
W33112+ W87917+ G01142+ C50037 | 8:20 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h57 | 12:17 Swindon station (SWI) | 3 changes | |
W33112+ C33157+ Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | 8:20 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h52 | 13:12 Swindon station (SWI) | 2 changes | |
W33110+ XC051700 · G01015 · W29869 | 9:20 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h39 | 13:59 Swindon station (SWI) | 4 changes | |
W33110+ C05994+ Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | 9:20 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h52 | 14:12 Swindon station (SWI) | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Manchester to Swindon run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 20:25. The fastest train covers the 216 km distance in 3h 37m.
Distance 216 km |
Average train duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 37m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 20:25 |
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Discover the best of Swindon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Swindon trip today.
Museum of the Great Western Railway with locomotives, carriages, and hands-on displays in a restored railway building.
Museum and art gallery exploring Swindon’s history, archaeology, and changing exhibitions near the town centre.
Volunteer-run transport museum with buses, cars, motorcycles, and local motoring history displays.
Large country park with woodland, lakes, trails, and family activities on the edge of west Swindon.
Restored railway shopping district with heritage buildings, outlet stores, and easy access to STEAM Museum.
Popular waterside park with a reservoir, circular walks, play areas, and links to local literary heritage.
A Wiltshire cured ham, usually sliced for sandwiches or salads. It is a long-standing county speciality prized for its mild cure and local heritage.
Small sausages traditionally made with pork from local farms. They are a classic Wiltshire butcher’s product, often served at breakfasts and pub meals.
A firm, crumbly cow’s milk cheese made in Wiltshire. It is one of the county’s best-known foods and is often eaten with bread, apples or pickles.
Well-regarded Italian restaurant serving pasta, pizza and seafood in a polished, family-friendly dining room.
Stylish modern Indian restaurant known for refined curries, grills and cocktails in a smart but relaxed setting near the town centre.
Established steakhouse and grill serving steaks, burgers and hearty British favourites in a lively, informal setting.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels are often cheaper than in London, but dining and rail fares can still add up for visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafés usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Swindon Railway Station -> Swindon Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Swindon by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Swindon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Swindon trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Swindon station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Swindon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Swindon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Swindon.
Wi-Fi is available at Swindon. ATMs are available at Swindon.
Ticket office support is available at Swindon.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Swindon: Parking, WC.
Available at Swindon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Swindon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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