The average train between Swindon and Scotland takes 8h 26m and the fastest train takes 6h 43m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 4 hours between Swindon and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Scotland at 1:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Cheltenham Spa and take an average of 8h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Scotland station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
Swindon to Scotland train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Scotland train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Swindon to Scotland train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Swindon and Scotland is 600.8 km. The road distance is 614 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Glasgow Central via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 11m.