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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Scotland is to bus via Slough which costs £45 - £110 and takes 13h 40m.

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 33m and costs £150 - £340.

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, London Heathrow Airport T5 - and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.

How far is it from Swanage to Scotland?

The distance between Swanage and Scotland is 399 miles. The road distance is 443.2 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 45m and costs £140 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m 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 45m and costs £140 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus via Slough, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 13h 40m.

Where does the Swanage to Scotland bus arrive?

Swanage to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Scotland is 443 miles. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Swanage to Scotland.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1481+ 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 33m
£152–334
Bus via Slough
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
13h 40m
£48–110
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 45m
£149–360
Drive 440.6 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Glasgowcar 440.6 mi
7h 51m
£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 25m
£100–242
Bus, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus
2. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
4h 51m
£63–212
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 32m
£100–367
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 / ...
10h 35m
£187–352
Bus
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 / ...
15h 8m
£87–217

Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Map of how to get from Swanage to Scotland.

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Distance: 397.1 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

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 Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, London Heathrow Airport T5 -, and Newhall St in around 13h 40m.

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