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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Swanage is to bus via Birmingham which costs £35 - £110 and takes 14h 44m.

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 £170 - £400.

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 14h 44m.

How far is it from Scotland to Swanage?

The distance between Scotland and Swanage is 422 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 45m and costs £55 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m 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 45m and costs £55 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 14h 44m.

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 1957+ hotels available in Swanage.

Scotland to Swanage - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 9 ways to get from Scotland to Swanage by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Southampton Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
5h 42m
£92–218
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
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
14h 44m
£39–110
Train
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 / ...
9h 45m
£59–324
Drive 439.8 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Swanagecar 439.8 mi
7h 53m
£106–153
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 23m
£48–183
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bournemouth Airport, taxi
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
£170–400
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
7h 47m
£61–207
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 6m
£66–222
Bus
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
15h 26m
£41–117

Scotland to Swanage by train and bus

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9h 45mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 419.2 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Scotland and Swanage, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Bus Station via Birmingham New Street, Bournemouth, and Bournemouth Station in around 9h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bournemouth Station in around 14h 44m.

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