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Salford Museum and Art Gallery
Working heritage museum with a recreated Victorian street, historic machines and family activities linked to Salford's past.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Swinton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Swinton will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
On Fri 30 Oct, we found 1 trains from Manchester to Swinton, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 61 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 24 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.

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Trains from Manchester to Swinton run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 61 km distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 61 km |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:57 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Swinton trains for tomorrow, Friday 30 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:13 Manchester | 1h24 | 9:37 Swinton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Working heritage museum with a recreated Victorian street, historic machines and family activities linked to Salford's past.
Large science and industry museum in nearby Manchester with transport, engineering and interactive galleries for all ages.
Major art gallery with important fine art collections, changing exhibitions and a grand historic setting in central Manchester.
Large landscaped park with woodland walks, play areas and open lawns, popular for gentle strolls close to central Swinton.
Waterside walking route linking Swinton with wider Greater Manchester, valued for towpath walks, cycling and industrial scenery.
Local nature area and woodland edge offering quieter walking paths, birdlife and a more residential side of Swinton.
A crumbly oatcake baked on a griddle, traditionally served with Lancashire cheese. A classic North West staple tied to working-class breakfasts and teas.
A hot-pot of lamb or mutton with onions and sliced potatoes, slowly baked. It is one of Greater Manchester’s best-known hearty traditional dishes.
A mild, creamy cow’s milk cheese from the county, often eaten with oatcakes or fruitcake. It is a defining regional food of Lancashire.
Well-known Italian restaurant serving pizza, pasta and classic mains in a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere.
Popular local Indian restaurant known for curries, grills and a relaxed modern setting. A dependable choice for a casual meal in Swinton.
Traditional pub venue serving British comfort food and drinks in an informal setting. Good for a straightforward local meal.
Moderate for Greater Manchester. Dining and local transport are reasonable, while hotel prices can rise near Manchester city centre or during major events.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. In cafés, tipping is optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Swinton 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 Swinton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Swinton trains use the Manchester Airport to Swinton (South Yorkshire) station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Swinton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 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 Victoria 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 Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Swinton (South Yorkshire) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Swinton (South Yorkshire).
Ticket office support is available at Swinton (South Yorkshire).
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Swinton (South Yorkshire): Parking, WC.
Available at Swinton (South Yorkshire): Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Swinton (South Yorkshire): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 1 - No access problems for mobility impaired customers as the access to the platforms is via level access to LDS bound platform and ramped access to SHF bound platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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