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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Inverness is to train and fly which costs £50 - £200 and takes 5h 5m.

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 5h 5m 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 Regent Circus Swindon and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 46m.

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 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 14m and costs £190 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m 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 Swindon 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 £190 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £220 and takes 16h 46m.

Where does the Swindon to Inverness bus arrive?

Swindon to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport 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 44m to drive from Swindon to Inverness.

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

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

Book your Swindon to Inverness bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1332+ hotels available in Inverness.

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
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1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
5h 5m
£54–195
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 14m
£196–320
Bus
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus Swindon to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
16h 46m
£56–218
Drive 513.6 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Invernesscar 513.6 mi
8h 44m
£126–182
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
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 13m
£93–357
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 31m
£68–178
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 48m
£85–206
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 40m
£159–440
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 47m
£76–222
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 42m
£259–475
Train via Carlisle
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 Invernesstrain
13h 4m
£168–280

Swindon to Inverness by train and subway

7Weekly Services

10h 14mAverage Duration

£196Cheapest Price

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Distance: 485.7 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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 Swindon to Bus Station Stance 3 via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 16h 46m.

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