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Swindon to Dunfermline trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swindon and Dunfermline takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon to Dunfermline. 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 38m
Duration
486 mi
Distance
£208
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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6h 36m
£171–261

Swindon to Dunfermline train times

Trains run hourly between Swindon and Dunfermline. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 6:41 PM which arrives into Dunfermline at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 4m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 7m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 24m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 57m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 38m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 17m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 57m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 38m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 17m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 37m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swindon to Dunfermline? 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 Dunfermline.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 486.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Dunfermline Town via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 36m.

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