How to travel from Glasgow to Swindon, United Kingdom
The distance between Glasgow and Swindon is around 587km (365 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Glasgow to Swindon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Swindon → Glasgow if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Swindon.
- Duration2h 20m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£95($110)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Preston, Birmingham New Street then Bristol Parkway and then to Swindon.
- Duration5h 45m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£180($215)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Swindon.
- Duration8h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£21($25)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Swindon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Swindon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).
The distance between Glasgow and Swindon is around 587km (365 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 505km (314 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Glasgow and Swindon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Swindon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £95 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Swindon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Swindon. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston, Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.
Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Glasgow and Swindon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glasgow and Swindon. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Glasgow and Swindon. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow to Swindon. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Swindon. instead which will take 2h 20m.
The closest major airport to Swindon is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 67km (42 miles) from Swindon. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Glasgow and Swindon. The distance is around 587km (365 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Swindon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around £180 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Swindon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 6 similar | 2h 20m | £95($110) | hourly | 604km (375 miles) |
| Fly to Southampton (SOU), train | 2h 50m | £260($310) | every 3 hours | 732km (455 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 2h 55m | £260($310) | every 20 mins | 715km (444 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 3h 25m | £195($230) | every 20 mins | 712km (442 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 3h 30m | £130($155) | hourly | 644km (400 miles) |
| Fly to London Stansted (STN), Train | 3h 40m | £140($165) | every 30 mins | 742km (461 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 10m | £120($140) | hourly | 652km (405 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 45m | £180($215) | hourly | 662km (411 miles) |
| Train via Cheltenham Spa | 8hrs | £205($240) | 6 times a week | 767km (477 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 55m | £21($25) | once daily | 755km (469 miles) |
| Bus via Navigation Street | 9h 50m | £39($46) | 4 times a week | 640km (397 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | £100($120) | on demand | 587km (365 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Glasgow and Swindon
Train operators
Thameslink
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Airports near Swindon
The following major airports near Swindon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 67km (42 miles) from Swindon
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Swindon
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 87km (54 miles) from Swindon