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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Scotland is to bus via Birmingham which costs £85 - £220 and takes 14h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Scotland is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 43m and costs £160 - £390.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Bournemouth Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 53m.

How far is it from Swanage to Scotland?

The distance between Swanage and Scotland is 399 miles. The road distance is 442.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Scotland without a car is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs £120 - £350.

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

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

Where do I catch the Swanage to Scotland bus from?

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

Train or bus from Swanage to Scotland?

The best way to get from Swanage to Scotland is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs £120 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £85 - £220 and takes 14h 53m.

Where does the Swanage to Scotland bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swanage to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Scotland is 443 miles. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Swanage to Scotland.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1467+ hotels available in Scotland.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Swanage to Scotland 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
£161–389
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
4h 59m
£58–202
Train
1. Take the train from Wareham to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
8h 46m
£123–348
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
14h 53m
£87–217
Drive 440.1 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Glasgowcar 440.1 mi
7h 53m
£109–157
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 15m
£110–257
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Wareham to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
6h 46m
£100–337
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 Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
9h 58m
£187–342
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn10
16h 28m
£59–257

Swanage to Scotland by bus, train, and subway

118Weekly Services

8h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 396.7 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Swanage, England and Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Glasgow Central via Wareham Station, Wareham, London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station via Bournemouth Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 14h 53m.

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