Edinburgh to Swindon trains

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The average train between Edinburgh and Swindon takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Swindon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 31m
Duration: 477 mi
Distance: £184
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
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6h 3m

£153–268

Edinburgh to Swindon train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Swindon. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Swindon at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:53 AM
6h 16m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 12:20 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 1:08 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:53 AM
6h 16m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 12:20 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 1:08 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:53 AM
6h 16m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 12:20 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 1:08 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Swindon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Swindon.

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Distance: 477.2 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Swindon, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Swindon via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 6h 3m.

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