What is the cheapest way to get from Swindon to Dunfermline?

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Dunfermline is to bus which costs £45 - £210 and takes 12h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swindon to Dunfermline?

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Dunfermline is to train and fly which takes 4h 25m and costs £60 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at Kingsgate Centre via London Victoria and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Paddington, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Swindon to Dunfermline?

The distance between Swindon and Dunfermline is 489 miles. The road distance is 380.4 miles.

How do I travel from Swindon to Dunfermline without a car?

The best way to get from Swindon to Dunfermline without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs £170 - £280.

How long does it take to get from Swindon to Dunfermline?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Swindon to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Dunfermline bus from?

Swindon to Dunfermline bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Dunfermline train from?

Swindon to Dunfermline train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Swindon to Dunfermline is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs £170 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £210 and takes 12h 18m.

Where does the Swindon to Dunfermline bus arrive?

Swindon to Dunfermline bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Green Line Coach Station.

Where does the Swindon to Dunfermline train arrive?

Swindon to Dunfermline train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Dunfermline is 380 miles. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Swindon to Dunfermline.

How do I get a train ticket from Swindon to Dunfermline?

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Swindon to Dunfermline - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Swindon to Dunfermline by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 40m
£172–272
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to London Green Line Coach Stationbus Uk044
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn13 / ...
12h 18m
£48–201
Drive 378.2 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Dunfermlinecar 378.2 mi
6h 25m
£94–135
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4h 25m
£64–166
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
8h 35m
£149–263
Train #2
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 56m
£226–339
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 32m
£118–357
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
5h 43m
£63–189
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 11m
£94–242
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
5h 40m
£124–278
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 44m
£105–213

Swindon to Dunfermline by train and subway

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6h 40mAverage Duration

£172Cheapest Price

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Distance: 486.2 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Dunfermline Town via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Kingsgate Centre via London Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 12h 18m.

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