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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Elgin is to bus which costs £65 - £130 and takes 19h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Elgin is to train and fly which takes 5h and costs £70 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Braelossie Place via London Victoria and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Elgin via Paddington, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

How far is it from Swindon to Elgin?

The distance between Swindon and Elgin is 568 miles. The road distance is 523.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Elgin without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 10h 49m and costs £100 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Swindon to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Elgin bus from?

Swindon to Elgin bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Elgin train from?

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

Train or bus from Swindon to Elgin?

The best way to get from Swindon to Elgin is to train via Edinburgh which takes 10h 49m and costs £100 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 19h 35m.

Where does the Swindon to Elgin bus arrive?

Swindon to Elgin bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Swindon to Elgin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swindon to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Elgin is 523 miles. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Swindon to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Swindon to Elgin 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
5h 25m
£100–420
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 401 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Braelossie Placebus M96
19h 35m
£65–127
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
10h 49m
£108–374
Drive 520.1 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Elgincar 520.1 mi
9h 15m
£124–179
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
5h
£74–209
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
6h 18m
£106–427
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
6h 27m
£85–215
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
5h 50m
£91–296
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
4. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
7h 31m
£110–347
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
12h 28m
£222–755
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain
12h 32m
£81–358

Swindon to Elgin by train and foot

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12h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 564.7 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Elgin via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, and Aberdeen in around 10h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Braelossie Place via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Union Square Bus Station in around 19h 35m.

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