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The average train between Swindon and Elgin takes 12h 14m and the fastest train takes 9h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Swindon to Elgin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 14m
Duration
668 mi
Distance
£290
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
  4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
11h 17m
£221–380

Swindon to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Swindon and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 6:41 PM which arrives into Elgin at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 12h 14m. 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)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 8m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 27m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 34m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 16m • 4 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)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail12h • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 27m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 8m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 27m • 4 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)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail12h • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 27m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 8m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail12h • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 27m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 8m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail12h • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 27m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 8m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 53m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail13h 43m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 35m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 49m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 18m • 4 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Swindon to Elgin? 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.

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  • Distance: 667.8 mi
  • Duration: 12h 14m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Elgin via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, and Aberdeen in around 11h 17m.

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