What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Swanage?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Swanage is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £55 - £85 and takes 14h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Swanage?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Swanage is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 39m and costs £150 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via London Victoria and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Wareham via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Swanage?

The distance between Edinburgh and Swanage is 399 miles. The road distance is 440.6 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Swanage without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs £170 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Swanage?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Edinburgh to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Swanage bus from?

Edinburgh to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Swanage train from?

Edinburgh to Swanage train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Swanage?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Swanage is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs £170 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £95 and takes 13h 8m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Swanage bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Swanage train arrive?

Edinburgh to Swanage train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Swanage is 441 miles. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Edinburgh to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2078+ hotels available in Swanage.

Edinburgh to Swanage - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Edinburgh to Swanage by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bournemouth Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
2. Take the taxi from Bournemouth-Airport-BOH to Swanagetaxi
3h 39m
£152–310
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukxn10
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus Uk061
14h 21m
£57–85
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
8h 16m
£177–284
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
13h 8m
£62–93
Drive 438 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Swanagecar 438 mi
8h 9m
£109–158
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
5h 52m
£98–238
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus, line 50 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus
7h 10m
£86–276
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
6h 13m
£64–244
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain
7h 24m
£98–262
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain
8h
£88–222
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Warehamtrain
8h 16m
£100–248
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
10h 43m
£196–347

Edinburgh to Swanage by train, foot, subway, and bus

202Weekly Services

8h 16mAverage Duration

£177Cheapest Price

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Distance: 396.5 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Swanage, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bus Station via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Mowlem Court via London Victoria and Bournemouth Station in around 13h 8m.

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