How to travel from Swindon to Dundee, United Kingdom

The distance between Swindon and Dundee is around 671km (417 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Swindon to Dundee by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Dundee.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £130($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to London Paddington then Edinburgh and then to Dundee.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Seagate Bus Station.

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Dundee.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance671km (417 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swindon and Dundee

There are several options for getting from Swindon to Dundee by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 9h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £130 ($150).

The distance between Swindon and Dundee is around 671km (417 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 550km (342 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Swindon and Dundee by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swindon to Dundee is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £130 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Dundee, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Dundee. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swindon to Dundee. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Edinburgh. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Great Western Railway, LNER, First ScotRail Service and CrossCountry run train services between Swindon and Dundee. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Swindon and Dundee. It typically takes around 9h 5m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swindon to Dundee. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and Edinburgh Princes Street. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 5m.

National Express, Megabus UK and East Coast Buses run regular bus services between Swindon and Dundee. Buses run twice a week and take around 9h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Dundee. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Dundee. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Dundee is Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Dundee. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) 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 Swindon and Dundee. The distance is around 671km (417 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Dundee is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swindon and Dundee

Transport options from Swindon to Dundee
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 40m
£130($150)
hourly675km (419 miles)
Train to Reading, plane3h 60m
£280($330)
every 3 hours794km (493 miles)
Train to London Paddington, plane4hrs
£230($270)
hourly768km (477 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane4h 10m
£115($135)
hourly736km (457 miles)
Train to London Paddington, plane4h 35m
£165($195)
hourly761km (473 miles)
Train to Reading, plane4h 40m
£150($175)
hourly702km (436 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 55m
£105($125)
hourly849km (528 miles)
Train via Cheltenham Spa8h 25m
£200($240)
every 3 hours786km (489 miles)
Bus
9h 5m
£47($56)
twice a week832km (517 miles)
Drive
7hrs
£115($140)
on demand671km (417 miles)

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Airports near Dundee

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

DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Dundee
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Dundee
ABZ
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Dundee