What is the cheapest way to get from Elgin to Swindon?

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Swindon is to bus which costs £60 - £120 and takes 19h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Swindon?

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Swindon is to train and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs £95 - £390.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Swindon?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Fleming Way via Union Square Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Swindon?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Swindon via Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

How far is it from Elgin to Swindon?

The distance between Elgin and Swindon is 558 miles. The road distance is 522.6 miles.

How do I travel from Elgin to Swindon without a car?

The best way to get from Elgin to Swindon without a car is to train via London which takes 10h 22m and costs £100 - £280.

How long does it take to get from Elgin to Swindon?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Elgin to Swindon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Swindon bus from?

Elgin to Swindon bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Swindon train from?

Elgin to Swindon train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Elgin to Swindon?

The best way to get from Elgin to Swindon is to train via London which takes 10h 22m and costs £100 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 19h 40m.

Where does the Elgin to Swindon bus arrive?

Elgin to Swindon bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Elgin to Swindon train arrive?

Elgin to Swindon train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Swindon?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Swindon is 523 miles. It takes approximately 9h 12m to drive from Elgin to Swindon.

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Elgin to Swindon - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Elgin to Swindon by bus, plane, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
5h 35m
£105–401
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Fleming Waybus 401 / ...
19h 40m
£64–116
Train via London
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
10h 22m
£102–279
Drive 519.6 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Swindoncar 519.6 mi
9h 12m
£124–179
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
4h 43m
£99–390
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindontrain
4h 46m
£66–202
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane INV - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain
6h 2m
£77–227
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
5h 19m
£91–269
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain
6h 59m
£102–458
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindontrain
8h 42m
£76–216
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cheltenham Spatrain
3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain
12h 27m
£86–317
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the train from Inverness to Stechfordtrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
4. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain
15h 2m
£99–174

Elgin to Swindon by train

6Weekly Trains

12h 27mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 555 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Swindon via Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 10h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Fleming Way via Union Square Bus Station and London Victoria in around 19h 40m.

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