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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Edinburgh is to bus via Birmingham which costs £35 - £90 and takes 12h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 57m and costs £65 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Paddington station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Swindon to Edinburgh?

The distance between Swindon and Edinburgh is 480 miles. The road distance is 363.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Edinburgh without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 3m and costs £100 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Swindon to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swindon to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Swindon to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Swindon to Edinburgh is to train via London which takes 6h 3m and costs £100 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £120 and takes 11h 42m.

Where does the Swindon to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Swindon to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swindon to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Edinburgh is 364 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Swindon to Edinburgh.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

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

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

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 3m
£104–351
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Royal Well Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
12h 52m
£38–85
Bus
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
11h 42m
£40–116
Drive 361.7 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Edinburgh361.7 mi
6h 15m
£91–131
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
3h 57m
£65–140
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham SpaLondon Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 55m
£58–268
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
4h 24m
£125–473
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 14m
£112–443
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 Edinburgh Waverley
4h 47m
£70–200
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
4h 45m
£87–379
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
4h 58m
£131–291
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 20m
£87–262

Swindon to Edinburgh by train and subway

308Weekly Services

6h 3mAverage Duration

£104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 477.3 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Edinburgh Waverley via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 11h 42m.

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