The average train between Swindon and Scotland takes 8h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon to Scotland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Swindon and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Scotland at 1:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 49m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Swindon to Scotland? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Glasgow Central station via Bristol Parkway station, Birmingham New Street station and Warrington Bank Quay station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
Swindon to Scotland train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Scotland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
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The distance between Swindon and Scotland is 600.8 km. The road distance is 584 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Glasgow Central via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 7h 24m.