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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £111 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £111, while a train costs an average of £320.
Distance: 677 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train | Driving |
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£280 Average Price | £111 Average Price Cheapest | £320 Average Price | £136 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 0m Average total duration 15h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 44m Average total duration 9h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Swindon to Inverness, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Inverness:
A coach is £169 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Swindon to Inverness costing on average £280.
A coach is £210 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Inverness costing on average £320.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 44m.
Coach takes on average 16h 0m.
You'll arrive about 7h 18m sooner (1h 51m by flight vs 9h 9m by car). Tickets start at around £280 compared to roughly £136 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Inverness from Swindon by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Swindon to Inverness is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Compare coach and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
The most popular day trips by train from Inverness are Aviemore, Nairn, Elgin, Keith and Fort William. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Inverness on Omio.
Aviemore is a Highland town in the Cairngorms National Park, known for mountain scenery and outdoor activities. Its modern resort character makes it a base for walking, cycling and winter snowsports.
Elgin is the historic centre of Moray, best known for the ruins of Elgin Cathedral and its links to Scotch whisky. Its compact centre, old stone buildings and nearby countryside give it a calm north-east Scottish character.
Fort William is a Highland town on Loch Linnhe, best known as the gateway to Ben Nevis. Its character is shaped by mountain scenery, outdoor sports and a working-town feel.
Travel to Inverness easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Swindon to Inverness.
This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Inverness:
A coach is £169 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Swindon to Inverness costing on average £280.
A coach is £210 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Inverness costing on average £320.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 44m.
Coach takes on average 16h 0m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and Inverness as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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