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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Perth is to train and fly and bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 5h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swindon to Perth?

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Perth is to train and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs £70 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Perth station. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus Swindon and arriving at Perth station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Perth. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Perth via Paddington, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Swindon to Perth?

The distance between Swindon and Perth is 529 miles. The road distance is 406 miles.

How do I travel from Swindon to Perth without a car?

The best way to get from Swindon to Perth without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 45m and costs £150 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Swindon to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Perth bus from?

Swindon to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus Swindon station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Perth train from?

Swindon to Perth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Perth?

The best way to get from Swindon to Perth is to train via London which takes 7h 45m and costs £150 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £220 and takes 14h 46m.

Where does the Swindon to Perth bus arrive?

Swindon to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Swindon to Perth train arrive?

Swindon to Perth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Perth is 406 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Swindon to Perth.

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

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Where can I stay near Perth?

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Swindon to Perth - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Swindon to Perth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain
7h 45m
£158–285
Bus
cheapest
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 George Street to Perth stationbus
14h 46m
£49–213
Drive 403.7 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Perthcar 403.7 mi
6h 49m
£101–145
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
5h 23m
£73–171
Train
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 Perthtrain
10h
£230–370
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 Perthtrain
10h 10m
£137–245
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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
5h 26m
£51–127
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
5h 28m
£112–329
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 8m
£88–204
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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)plane SOU - EDI
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 31m
£128–280
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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)plane BHX - EDI
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 38m
£95–190

Swindon to Perth by train and subway

158Weekly Services

7h 45mAverage Duration

£158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 525.5 mi
Duration: 7h 45m

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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Perth station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and George Street in around 14h 46m.

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