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How to get fromSwindon to Perthby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Swindon to Perth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain train
    7h 43m
    £176–274

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    5h 13m
    £56–154

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 401 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 594 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus bus M8 / ...
    12h 29m
    £63–139

  4. Drive  403.1 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Perthcar car 403.1 mi
    6h 51m
    £99–143

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    5. Take the bus from Haymarket to Perth stationbus bus
    9h 53m
    £138–238

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain train
    9h 59m
    £200–317

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    5h 21m
    £72–179

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    5h 23m
    £110–322

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    6h 1m
    £83–219

  10. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    6h 29m
    £112–249

  11. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    6h 33m
    £87–196

  12. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    6h 41m
    £103–216

Swindon to Perth by bus

Calendar62Weekly Buses
Duration12h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 525.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Perth via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to South Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 29m.

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