How to travel from Stirling to Swindon, United Kingdom
The distance between Stirling and Swindon is around 612km (380 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Stirling 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 → Stirling if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane
Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Swindon.
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£100($120)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Edinburgh then London Kings Cross and then to Swindon.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£100($120)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Swindon.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£29($34)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stirling and Swindon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stirling to Swindon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).
The distance between Stirling and Swindon is around 612km (380 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 526km (327 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Stirling and Swindon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stirling to Swindon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £100 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Stirling and Swindon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Stirling and Swindon. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Stirling to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh, London Kings Cross and Paddington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast run train services between Stirling and Swindon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Stirling and Swindon. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Stirling to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.
National Express run regular bus services between Stirling and Swindon. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stirling to Swindon. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Swindon. instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Stirling and Swindon. The distance is around 612km (380 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stirling to Swindon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stirling and Swindon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane + 6 similar | 3hrs | £100($120) | hourly | 652km (405 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3hrs | £125($145) | hourly | 642km (399 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh Park, plane | 3h 30m | £275($325) | every 3 hours | 761km (473 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 3h 35m | £275($325) | every 3 hours | 780km (485 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh Park, plane | 3h 45m | £130($155) | hourly | 614km (382 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 3h 50m | £120($140) | hourly | 637km (396 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 4h 5m | £205($240) | every 20 mins | 760km (472 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 6h 10m | £100($120) | hourly | 814km (506 miles) |
| Train via Edinburgh | 7h 35m | £195($230) | every 2 hours | 751km (466 miles) |
| Train via Preston | 7h 45m | £135($160) | 6 times a week | 672km (417 miles) |
Bus | 9h 40m | £29($34) | once daily | 799km (496 miles) |
Drive | 6h 15m | £105($125) | on demand | 612km (380 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stirling and Swindon
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Airlines
Loganair
Bus companies
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