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There are 13 ways to get from Swindon to Methil by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Stevenagetrain
    3. Take the train from Stevenage to Kirkcaldytrain
    8h 39m
    £202–381

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus StationbusX58 / ...
    13h 43m
    £46–103

  3. Drive 396 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Methilcar396 mi
    6h 39m
    £99–143

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, line 46 bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeBRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Kirkcaldytrain
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Memorial Courtbus
    5h 24m
    £71–169

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Wolverhamptontrain
    3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Markinchtrain
    9h 38m
    £181–292

  6. Train #2

    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 Markinchtrain
    9h 59m
    £76–328

  7. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Royal Well Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus100 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus183 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus StationbusX58 / ...
    15h 3m
    £50–99

  8. Train, train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 46 bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Custom Housetrain
    3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeLCY - EDI
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Kirkcaldytrain
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Memorial Courtbus
    5h 51m
    £135–440

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, line 46 bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeLHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Kirkcaldytrain
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Memorial Courtbus
    5h 41m
    £122–400

  10. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, line 46 bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeBRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Memorial Courtbus
    6h 34m
    £68–195

  11. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Lutontrain
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeLTN - EDI
    6h 21m
    £95–330

  12. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeSOU - EDI
    6h 20m
    £147–377

  13. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
    2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeBHX - EDI
    6h 48m
    £99–347

Swindon to Methil by train, foot, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£202Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Memorial Court via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon, Stevenage, Kirkcaldy, and Bus Station in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Memorial Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 13h 43m.

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