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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 17h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Aberdeen is to train and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs £100 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Aberdeen via Paddington, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Swindon to Aberdeen?

The distance between Swindon and Aberdeen is 503 miles. The road distance is 483.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Aberdeen without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 34m and costs £110 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Swindon to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Aberdeen bus from?

Swindon to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Aberdeen train from?

Swindon to Aberdeen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Swindon to Aberdeen is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 34m and costs £110 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 17h 5m.

Where does the Swindon to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Swindon to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Swindon to Aberdeen train arrive?

Swindon to Aberdeen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Aberdeen is 483 miles. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Swindon to Aberdeen.

How do I get a train ticket from Swindon to Aberdeen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Swindon to Aberdeen?

Book your Swindon to Aberdeen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

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Swindon to Aberdeen - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Swindon to Aberdeen by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LHR - ABZ
5h 1m
£115–432
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to London VictoriaUk044 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
17h 5m
£40–101
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
8h 34m
£115–368
Drive 480.3 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Aberdeen480.3 mi
8h 7m
£119–172
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
4h 47m
£105–240
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LGW - ABZ
6h 7m
£82–297
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
6h 52m
£81–215
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LTN - ABZ
5h 31m
£86–338
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
6h 15m
£126–352
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham SpaLondon Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to AberdeenPlymouth - Aberdeen / ...
10h 30m
£193–308
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
5. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to AdelphiE1
11h 59m

Swindon to Aberdeen by train and subway

120Weekly Services

8h 34mAverage Duration

£115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 500.5 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Aberdeen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Union Square Bus Station via London Victoria in around 17h 5m.

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