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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £45 - £230 and takes 12h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Edinburgh is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 43m and costs £150 - £350.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bournemouth Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.

How far is it from Swanage to Edinburgh?

The distance between Swanage and Edinburgh is 399 miles. The road distance is 440.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs £160 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Swanage to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Edinburgh bus from?

Swanage to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Train or bus from Swanage to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Swanage to Edinburgh is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs £160 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £230 and takes 12h 53m.

Where does the Swanage to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Swanage to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Can I drive from Swanage to Edinburgh?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2717+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Swanage to Edinburgh by taxi, plane, 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.

Taxi to Bournemouth Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Swanage to Bournemouth-Airport-BOHtaxi
2. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
2h 43m
£157–349
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
12h 53m
£47–222
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 34m
£164–291
Drive 438.3 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Edinburghcar 438.3 mi
8h 8m
£107–154
Line 50 bus, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
5h 12m
£100–232
Line 50 bus, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
6h 31m
£89–267
Line 50 bus, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 37m
£78–237
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
7h 30m
£89–208
Train via Woking
1. Take the train from Wareham to Wokingtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
9h
£160–297
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
10h 30m
£212–392
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
10h 44m
£207–332

Swanage to Edinburgh by bus, train, and subway

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Map of how to get from Swanage to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 396.7 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh Waverley via Bournemouth Station, Bournemouth, Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bournemouth Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 12h 53m.

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