How to travel from Inverness to Swindon, United Kingdom

The distance between Inverness and Swindon is around 785km (488 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Inverness to Swindon by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train

Fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Swindon.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £180($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Swindon.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £115($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Swindon.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Swindon.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Distance826km (513 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Inverness and Swindon

There are several options for getting from Inverness to Swindon by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £180 ($215).

The distance between Inverness and Swindon is around 785km (488 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 676km (420 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Inverness and Swindon by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Inverness to Swindon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £180 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Inverness and Swindon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Inverness and Swindon. It typically takes around 8h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Inverness to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and Paddington. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 60m.

LNER, Great Western Railway, First ScotRail Service and CrossCountry run train services between Inverness and Swindon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 60m, 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 Inverness and Swindon. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Inverness to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Inverness and Swindon. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Inverness to Swindon. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Swindon. instead which will take 3h 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 Inverness and Swindon. The distance is around 826km (513 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inverness to Swindon is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £225 ($265).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Inverness and Swindon

Transport options from Inverness to Swindon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train + 4 similar
2h 50m
£180($215)
hourly785km (488 miles)
Plane and Train3h 20m
£225($265)
hourly877km (545 miles)
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train3h 55m
£210($250)
hourly870km (541 miles)
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train4hrs
£260($305)
hourly813km (505 miles)
Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train4h 10m
£165($195)
hourly943km (586 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 60m
£115($140)
once daily1,054km (655 miles)
Train via Edinburgh10h 20m
£230($270)
4 times a day991km (616 miles)
Bus
12h 30m
£39($46)
once daily1,029km (639 miles)
Drive
8h 45m
£145($170)
on demand826km (513 miles)

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Airports near Swindon

The following major airports near Swindon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Swindon
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Swindon
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Swindon