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It takes an average of 8h 34m to travel from Swindon (Wilts) to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, over a distance of around 308 miles (496 km). There are normally 25 trains per day travelling from Swindon (Wilts) to Edinburgh (Waverley) and tickets for this journey start from £119.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:36 | |
| Departure station | Swindon (Wilts) | |
| Arrival station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Journey time | From 6h 7m | |
| Distance | 308 miles (496 km) | |
| Frequency | 25 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £119.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Swindon (Wilts) to Edinburgh (Waverley) in 6 hours 7 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Swindon (Wilts) to Edinburgh (Waverley)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 8 hours 34 minutes to travel the 308 miles (496 km) from Swindon (Wilts) to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, although you can get there in as little as 6 hours 7 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 25 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway to Edinburgh (Waverley). As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Swindon (Wilts) to Edinburgh (Waverley) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £119.40. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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The price of train tickets from Swindon (Wilts) to Edinburgh (Waverley) starts at £119.40 one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Booking on the day is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or class.
1. Book in advance
2. Consider a Season Ticket
3. Use your Railcard
4. Split your tickets
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