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 £40 - £75 and takes 9h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Swanwick is to fly and train and bus which takes 4h 39m and costs £60 - £160.

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 Sheffield Interchange/D5 and New Beetwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Swanwick?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Swanwick. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Alfreton via Doncaster and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Swanwick?

The distance between Edinburgh and Swanwick is 281 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 4h 44m and costs £65 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m 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 National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Swanwick train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Swanwick?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Swanwick is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £65 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 1m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Swanwick bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Swanwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Swanwick train arrive?

Edinburgh to Swanwick train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Swanwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Swanwick is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Edinburgh to Swanwick.

Where can I stay near Swanwick?

There are 2516+ hotels available in Swanwick.

Edinburgh to Swanwick - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 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 Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 44m
£68–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180
9h 1m
£42–71
Drive 246.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Swanwickcar 246.3 mi
4h 39m
£62–90
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4. Take the bus from Corporation Street to Churchbus
4h 39m
£62–152
Train via York
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from York to Sheffieldtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
5h 6m
£94–188
Train #2
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Chesterfieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 12m
£128–190
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Alfretontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
6h 5m
£97–155
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5h 20m
£58–157
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 Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
6h 27m
£86–214
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 28m
£142–382
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 Derbytrain
7h 3m
£102–218

Edinburgh to Swanwick by train and bus

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4h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 279.6 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2 once daily. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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