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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Swanage is to bus which costs £60 - £250 and takes 16h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Swanage is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 39m and costs £150 - £390.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.

How far is it from Scotland to Swanage?

The distance between Scotland and Swanage is 399 miles. The road distance is 442.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs £130 - £350.

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

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

Where do I catch the Scotland to Swanage bus from?

Scotland to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Swanage?

The best way to get from Scotland to Swanage is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs £130 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £90 - £220 and takes 15h 15m.

Where does the Scotland to Swanage bus arrive?

Scotland to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Swanage is 442 miles. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Scotland to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1300+ hotels available in Swanage.

Scotland to Swanage - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Scotland 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
£154–390
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Ukxn10
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
16h 20m
£62–241
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
9h 10m
£138–350
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 160
15h 15m
£91–214
Drive 439.8 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Swanagecar 439.8 mi
7h 53m
£107–155
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
6h 27m
£104–246
Fly Glasgow Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
5h 46m
£65–207
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain
8h 11m
£83–195
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 32m
£84–200
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
10h 14m
£199–348

Scotland to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

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9h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 396.5 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Scotland and Swanage, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Bus Station via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bournemouth Station in around 15h 15m.

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