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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Swanwick is to bus which costs £26 - £80 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Swanwick is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Swanwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Swanwick. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Church via Broad Marsh Bus Station and Corporation Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Swanwick?

The distance between Edinburgh and Swanwick is 317 miles. The road distance is 247.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Swanwick without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £45 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Edinburgh to Swanwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Swanwick bus from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Swanwick?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Swanwick is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £45 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £80 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Swanwick bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Swanwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Swanwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Swanwick is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Edinburgh to Swanwick.

Where can I stay near Swanwick?

There are 2297+ hotels available in Swanwick.

Edinburgh to Swanwick - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Swanwick by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to DerbyEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 10m
£45–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus StationUkn11
8h 8m
£27–76
Drive 246.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Swanwick246.3 mi
4h 38m
£60–87
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
3. Take the bus from Corporation Street to Church
4h 49m
£50–136
Bus via Sheffield
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Sheffield Interchange/E2832
8h 59m
£44–89
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
5h 33m
£56–201
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Kettering
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicester
4. Take the train from Leicester to Derby
6h 17m
£74–228
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derby
6h 47m
£72–218
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derby
6h 39m
£128–412
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)EDI - STN
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derby
3. Take the bus from Corporation Street to Church
6h 40m
£86–294

Edinburgh to Swanwick by train and bus

118Weekly Services

5h 10mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 315.3 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Swanwick, Derbyshire, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £40–180 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £20–65 and the journey takes 6h 30m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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