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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Inverness is to train and bus which costs £60 - £150 and takes 16h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs £70 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Union Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Inverness via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

How far is it from Swindon to Inverness?

The distance between Swindon and Inverness is 489 miles. The road distance is 517 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs £140 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Swindon to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Inverness bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swindon to Inverness train from?

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

Train or bus from Swindon to Inverness?

The best way to get from Swindon to Inverness is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs £140 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 41m.

Where does the Swindon to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swindon to Inverness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swindon to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Inverness is 517 miles. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Swindon to Inverness.

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

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

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

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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
4h 56m
£72–220
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
16h 25m
£61–149
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London PaddingtonBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to InvernessLondon Kings Cross - Inverness
10h 14m
£147–438
Drive 514 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Inverness514 mi
8h 41m
£127–183
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
5h 18m
£102–522
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
6h 21m
£82–247
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
5h 45m
£93–378
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
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 train from Aberdeen to Inverness
7h 51m
£131–537
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
8h 25m
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
12h 38m
£81–348
Bus
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
3. Take the bus from George Street to Union StreetE9
16h 41m

Swindon to Inverness by train and subway

13Weekly Services

10h 14mAverage Duration

£147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 485.7 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Inverness via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 10h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Union Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and George Street in around 16h 41m.

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