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 £40 - £120 and takes 13h 31m.

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 29m and costs £65 - £150.

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 and arriving at Kingsgate Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.

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 54m.

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 54m and costs £110 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m 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 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 54m and costs £110 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 13h 31m.

Where does the Swindon to Dunfermline bus arrive?

Swindon to Dunfermline bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus 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 20m 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 PaddingtonBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 54m
£114–296
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk044 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn10
13h 31m
£43–117
Drive 378.3 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Dunfermline378.3 mi
6h 20m
£93–134
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4h 29m
£66–148
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham SpaLondon Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 57m
£61–276
Train via Carlisle
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 Edinburgh Waverley
9h 10m
£75–283
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
4h 54m
£122–390
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
5h 22m
£102–300
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
5h 42m
£66–158
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
5h 29m
£141–306
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 56m
£88–252

Swindon to Dunfermline by train and subway

135Weekly Services

6h 54mAverage Duration

£114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 486.2 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

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 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Kingsgate Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 13h 31m.

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