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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Dunfermline is to bus which costs £35 - £100 and takes 13h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Dunfermline is to train and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs £55 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus Swindon and arriving at Kingsgate Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Paddington, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Swindon to Dunfermline?

The distance between Swindon and Dunfermline is 489 miles. The road distance is 380.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Dunfermline without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 51m and costs £95 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Swindon to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Dunfermline bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swindon to Dunfermline train from?

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

Train or bus from Swindon to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Swindon to Dunfermline is to train via London which takes 6h 51m and costs £95 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 13h 16m.

Where does the Swindon to Dunfermline bus arrive?

Swindon to Dunfermline bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Swindon to Dunfermline train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swindon to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Dunfermline is 381 miles. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Swindon to Dunfermline.

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

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

There are 11 ways to get from Swindon to Dunfermline by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 51m
£95–297
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus Swindon to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk044 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10
13h 16m
£38–97
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
12h 40m
£39–128
Drive 378.3 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Dunfermlinecar 378.3 mi
6h 24m
£91–132
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4h 34m
£58–130
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
9h 8m
£61–517
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 51m
£116–381
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 21m
£88–277
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
5h 51m
£59–134
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
5h 31m
£119–289
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 57m
£77–230

Swindon to Dunfermline by train and subway

136Weekly Services

6h 51mAverage Duration

£95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 486.2 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Dunfermline Town via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Kingsgate Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 13h 16m.

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