What is the cheapest way to get from Swindon to Loch Ness?

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Loch Ness is to train and fly and bus which costs £60 - £170 and takes 9h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swindon to Loch Ness?

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Loch Ness is to train and fly and line 917 bus which takes 6h 45m and costs £65 - £190.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Inverness via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.

How far is it from Swindon to Loch Ness?

The distance between Swindon and Loch Ness is 508 miles. The road distance is 500.5 miles.

How do I travel from Swindon to Loch Ness without a car?

The best way to get from Swindon to Loch Ness without a car is to train which takes 11h 54m and costs £220 - £350.

How long does it take to get from Swindon to Loch Ness?

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Swindon to Loch Ness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Loch Ness bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swindon to Loch Ness train from?

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

Train or bus from Swindon to Loch Ness?

The best way to get from Swindon to Loch Ness is to train which takes 11h 54m and costs £220 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £95 - £240 and takes 17h 26m.

Where does the Swindon to Loch Ness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swindon to Loch Ness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swindon to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Loch Ness is 500 miles. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Swindon to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1407+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

Swindon to Loch Ness - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, line 917 bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Spring Gardens and arriving at Fort Augustus via Market Place, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.

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

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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train, line 917 bus
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Invernesstrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Achnahannet Farmbus
6h 45m
£66–181
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
cheapest
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 bus from Terminal Building to Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
9h 3m
£64–163
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
11h 54m
£228–341
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
17h 26m
£98–234
Drive 497.6 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Fort Augustuscar 497.6 mi
8h 49m
£124–179
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
7h 1m
£101–391
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
8h 6m
£82–253
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
7h 33m
£93–245
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
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 Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
10h 11m
£90–249
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain
15h 19m
£250–368
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 401 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
17h 28m
£78–265

Swindon to Loch Ness by train and bus

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15h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 505.4 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Loch Ness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Swindon to Achnahannet Farm via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Inverness, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 11h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spring Gardens to Fort Augustus via Market Place, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 17h 26m.

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