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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Scotland is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Scotland is to train and fly which takes 3h 46m and costs £55 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus Swindon and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Royal Well Bus Station, Lordswood Rd and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Glasgow Central via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Swindon to Scotland?

The distance between Swindon and Scotland is 374 miles. The road distance is 365.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Scotland without a car is to train via Preston which takes 7h 15m and costs £120 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Swindon to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Scotland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swindon to Scotland train from?

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

Train or bus from Swindon to Scotland?

The best way to get from Swindon to Scotland is to train via Preston which takes 7h 15m and costs £120 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 25m.

Where does the Swindon to Scotland bus arrive?

Swindon to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Scotland train arrive?

Swindon to Scotland train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Scotland is 366 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Swindon to Scotland.

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

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

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

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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4h 1m
£67–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Lordswood Rdbus 100
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
10h 25m
£42–79
Train via Preston
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 Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
7h 15m
£121–251
Drive 363.5 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Glasgowcar 363.5 mi
6h 3m
£89–129
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3h 46m
£57–168
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 6m
£114–329
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3h 51m
£107–384
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)plane BHX - EDI
5h 22m
£100–204
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 7m
£94–199
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
9h 6m
£239–356
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 bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
10h 36m
£96–211

Swindon to Scotland by train

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7h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 372.3 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Swindon to Glasgow Central via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Buchanan Bus Station via Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station, Royal Well Bus Station, Lordswood Rd, and Newhall St in around 10h 25m.

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