The average train between Swindon and Glasgow takes 8h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Swindon to Glasgow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Swindon and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 4:41 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 8h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Glasgow station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
Swindon to Glasgow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Glasgow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Swindon to Glasgow train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Swindon and Glasgow is 505.8 km. The road distance is 662 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Glasgow Central via Bristol Parkway and Stafford in around 7h 44m.