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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Inverness is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 16h 31m.

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 47m and costs £50 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 31m.

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 12m.

How far is it from Swindon to Inverness?

The distance between Swindon and Inverness is 546 miles. The road distance is 516.6 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 12m and costs £140 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m 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 National Express, depart from Fleming Way 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 12m and costs £140 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 16h 31m.

Where does the Swindon to Inverness bus arrive?

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

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 44m 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 Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
5h 7m
£93–393
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 401 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
16h 31m
£54–126
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
10h 12m
£143–378
Drive 513.6 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Invernesscar 513.6 mi
8h 44m
£124–179
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
4h 47m
£54–192
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
6h 6m
£77–202
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
5h 32m
£84–254
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
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 train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
7h 52m
£122–438
Train, bus
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 Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
5. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus
12h 27m
£56–283
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
12h 43m
£80–588

Swindon to Inverness by train and subway

7Weekly Services

10h 12mAverage Duration

£143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 542.9 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Bus Station Stance 3 via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 16h 31m.

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