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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Inverness is to bus via Birmingham which costs £50 - £110 and takes 17h 52m.

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 41m 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 15h 40m.

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 10m.

How far is it from Swindon to Inverness?

The distance between Swindon and Inverness is 546 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 10m and costs £130 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m 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 10m and costs £130 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 40m.

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 43m to drive from Swindon to Inverness.

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

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Swindon to Inverness - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Swindon to Inverness by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
5h 2m
£99–484
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 / ...
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
17h 52m
£55–106
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 10m
£134–380
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
15h 40m
Drive 514 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Inverness514 mi
8h 43m
£130–187
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
4h 41m
£72–220
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 5m
£84–243
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 29m
£88–340
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 14m
£131–473
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 39m
£81–358

Swindon to Inverness by train and subway

12Weekly Services

10h 10mAverage Duration

£134Cheapest Price

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Duration: 5h 2m

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 10m. 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 15h 40m.

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