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Meadowhall to Swinton (Manchester) by train

First train

20:04

Last train

21:02

Departure station

Meadowhall

Arrival station

Swinton (Manchester)

Journey time

From 1h 50m

Distance

39 miles (62 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

TransPennine Express

How to travel from Meadowhall to Swinton (Manchester) by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Meadowhall to Swinton (Manchester)? Look no further.

You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Meadowhall and Swinton (Manchester), which usually take 1 hour 51 minutes to complete the 39 miles (62 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 50 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Swinton (Manchester) by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. TransPennine Express trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to Swinton (Manchester).

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Meadowhall to Swinton (Manchester) if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Swinton (Manchester)? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Meadowhall to Swinton (Manchester)? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Meadowhall and Swinton (Manchester) by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Meadowhall to Swinton (Manchester) is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Meadowhall to Swinton (Manchester)?

No, there are no direct train services from Meadowhall to Swinton (Manchester). Travelling from Meadowhall to Swinton (Manchester) by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Meadowhall to Swinton (Manchester) leave?

The first train from Meadowhall to Swinton (Manchester) leaves at 20:04. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Meadowhall to Swinton (Manchester) leave?

The last train from Meadowhall to Swinton (Manchester) leaves at 21:02. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Meadowhall and Swinton (Manchester) by train?

Trains travelling from Meadowhall to Swinton (Manchester) cover a distance of around 39 miles (62 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Swinton (Manchester) to Meadowhall.

Cheap train tickets from Meadowhall to Swinton (Manchester)

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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