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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Elgin is to bus and train which costs £60 - £180 and takes 16h 41m.

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 2m and costs £85 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Elgin station. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Railway Station via London Victoria and Adelphi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 42m.

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 29m.

How far is it from Swindon to Elgin?

The distance between Swindon and Elgin is 558 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 29m and costs £120 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m 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 FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus 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 29m and costs £120 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 42m.

Where does the Swindon to Elgin bus arrive?

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

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 11m 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

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Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LHR - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Station
5h 57m
Bus, train
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 Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgin
16h 41m
£62–180
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
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
10h 29m
£127–396
Drive 520.1 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Elgin520.1 mi
9h 11m
£130–188
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
5h 23m
£107–481
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
5h 2m
£85–218
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LGW - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
6h 26m
£92–250
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
5h 50m
£97–327
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
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
4. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Station
7h 8m
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Aberdeen
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
12h 28m
£206–335
Bus
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Railway StationE7
18h 42m

Swindon to Elgin by bus, foot, and train

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16h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 555.2 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Railway Station via London Victoria, Union Square Bus Station, and Adelphi in around 18h 42m.

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