Swindon to Elgin Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Swindon and Elgin takes 12h 12m 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 12m
Duration: 668 mi
Distance: £285
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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11h 24m

£220–369

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 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 12h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:46 PM → 10:59 PM
10h 13m • 4 changes
3:19 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
16h 22m • 4 changes
5:46 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day
16h 3m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:22 AM → 3:11 PM
11h 48m • 4 changes
7:10 AM → 5:37 PM
10h 27m • 4 changes
8:40 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 9m • 4 changes
9:15 AM → 7:42 PM
10h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:11 AM → 3:11 PM
12h • 4 changes
7:10 AM → 5:37 PM
10h 27m • 4 changes
8:40 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 9m • 4 changes
9:15 AM → 7:42 PM
10h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:11 AM → 3:11 PM
12h • 4 changes
7:10 AM → 5:37 PM
10h 27m • 4 changes
8:40 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 9m • 4 changes
9:15 AM → 7:42 PM
10h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:11 AM → 3:11 PM
12h • 4 changes
7:10 AM → 5:37 PM
10h 27m • 4 changes
8:40 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 9m • 4 changes
9:15 AM → 7:42 PM
10h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:11 AM → 3:11 PM
12h • 4 changes
7:10 AM → 5:37 PM
10h 27m • 4 changes
8:40 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 9m • 4 changes
9:15 AM → 7:42 PM
10h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

3:18 AM → 3:11 PM
11h 53m • 4 changes
8:49 AM → 6:49 PM
10h • 4 changes
9:10 AM → 7:45 PM
10h 35m • 4 changes
11:46 AM → 9:45 PM
9h 59m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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 24m.

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