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.
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.
👋 Also check out Swindon → Inverness if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Swindon.
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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Swindon.
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Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Swindon.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train + 4 similar | 2h 50m | £180($215) | hourly | 785km (488 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 20m | £225($265) | hourly | 877km (545 miles) |
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 3h 55m | £210($250) | hourly | 870km (541 miles) |
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 4hrs | £260($305) | hourly | 813km (505 miles) |
Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 4h 10m | £165($195) | hourly | 943km (586 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 8h 60m | £115($140) | once daily | 1,054km (655 miles) |
Train via Edinburgh | 10h 20m | £230($270) | 4 times a day | 991km (616 miles) |
Bus | 12h 30m | £39($46) | once daily | 1,029km (639 miles) |
Drive | 8h 45m | £145($170) | on demand | 826km (513 miles) |
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The following major airports near Swindon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.