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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Glasgow is to train and fly which costs £45 - £140 and takes 3h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Glasgow is to train and fly which takes 3h 51m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Glasgow?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Glasgow station. However, there are services departing from Spring Gardens and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Market Place and Gloucester Green Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Glasgow?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Glasgow Central via Bristol Parkway and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Swindon to Glasgow?

The distance between Swindon and Glasgow is 377 miles. The road distance is 365.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Glasgow without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 7h 45m and costs £160 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Swindon to Glasgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Glasgow bus from?

Swindon to Glasgow bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Glasgow train from?

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

Train or bus from Swindon to Glasgow?

The best way to get from Swindon to Glasgow is to train via Stafford which takes 7h 45m and costs £160 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £200 and takes 11h 58m.

Where does the Swindon to Glasgow bus arrive?

Swindon to Glasgow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Glasgow train arrive?

Swindon to Glasgow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Glasgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Glasgow is 366 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Swindon to Glasgow.

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

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

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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3h 51m
£50–140
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Centraltrain
7h 45m
£160–267
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
10h 41m
£72–124
Drive 363.4 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Glasgowcar 363.4 mi
6h 4m
£90–130
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3h 59m
£106–361
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4h 33m
£57–156
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4h 36m
£87–225
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
4h 40m
£77–228
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 10m
£90–183
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
9h 4m
£239–344
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 830
11h 58m
£81–197

Swindon to Glasgow by train

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Distance: 375.1 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Glasgow Central via Bristol Parkway and Stafford in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost £75–190 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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