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 £50 - £240 and takes 14h 58m.

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 £160 - £400.

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 Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 58m.

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 19m 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 19m and costs £160 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £240 and takes 14h 58m.

Where does the Swanage to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Swanage to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

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 2659+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 10 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
£161–399
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10
14h 58m
£54–237
Train
1. Take the train from Wareham to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
8h 19m
£161–295
Drive 438.3 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Edinburghcar 438.3 mi
8h 8m
£110–158
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
5h 35m
£110–257
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Wareham to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
6h 53m
£107–322
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 5m
£78–242
Train via Reading
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 35m
£170–289
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
9h 39m
£192–352
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
15h 53m
£92–227

Swanage to Edinburgh by bus, train, and subway

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8h 19mAverage Duration

£161Cheapest Price

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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 Wareham Station, Wareham, London Waterloo, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 14h 58m.

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