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Trip Overview

The average train between Swindon and Aberdeen takes 9h 8m and the fastest train takes 8h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon to Aberdeen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 8m
Duration
598 mi
Distance
£255
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
8h 51m
£194–335

Swindon to Aberdeen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Swindon and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 6:41 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Caledonian Sleeper12h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 49m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 47m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 22m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 49m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 47m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 22m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 49m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 47m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 22m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 49m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 47m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 22m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 42m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swindon to Aberdeen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 597.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a train from Swindon to Aberdeen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 51m.

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