Train Swindon to Aberdeen from £234 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Swindon and Aberdeen takes 9h 8m and the fastest train takes 8h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon to Aberdeen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 8m
Duration: 597 mi
Distance: £234
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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8h 57m

£177–342

Swindon to Aberdeen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Swindon and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

3:19 PM → 12:09 AM
Arrives next day
8h 50m • 3 changes
6:41 PM → 7:34 AM
Arrives next day
12h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

3:18 AM → 1:00 PM
9h 42m • 3 changes
7:11 AM → 3:58 PM
8h 46m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 5:04 PM
8h 15m • 3 changes
9:14 AM → 5:57 PM
8h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

8:37 AM → 5:08 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 6:38 PM
8h 18m • 3 changes
11:19 AM → 7:27 PM
8h 8m • 3 changes
12:19 PM → 8:35 PM
8h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

3:22 AM → 1:00 PM
9h 37m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 3:58 PM
8h 47m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 5:03 PM
8h 12m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 5:54 PM
8h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

3:11 AM → 1:00 PM
9h 49m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 3:58 PM
8h 47m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 5:03 PM
8h 23m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 5:54 PM
8h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

3:11 AM → 1:00 PM
9h 49m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 3:58 PM
8h 47m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 5:03 PM
8h 23m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 5:54 PM
8h 39m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swindon to Aberdeen? 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 Swindon to Aberdeen.

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Distance: 597.5 mi
Duration: 9h 8m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Aberdeen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 57m.

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