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 £60 - £140 and takes 13h 28m.

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 44m and costs £150 - £310.

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 13h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Reading, Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Swanage to Edinburgh?

The distance between Swanage and Edinburgh is 399 miles. The road distance is 440.7 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 via London which takes 7h 19m and costs £280 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m 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.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Edinburgh train from?

Swanage to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Swanage to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Swanage to Edinburgh is to train via London which takes 7h 19m and costs £280 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 13h 28m.

Where does the Swanage to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swanage to Edinburgh train arrive?

Swanage to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Edinburgh is 441 miles. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Swanage to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2813+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Swanage to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Swanage to Edinburgh by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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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 44m
£155–304
Bus
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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 Ukn13 / ...
13h 28m
£61–132
Train via London
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
7h 19m
£289–419
Drive 438.2 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Edinburghcar 438.2 mi
8h 11m
£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 19m
£104–238
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 15m
£62–235
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
10h 29m
£178–273
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Bournemouth - Edinburgh / ...
10h 32m
£223–343

Swanage to Edinburgh by bus

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Distance: 396.9 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a vehicle from Swanage to Edinburgh Waverley via Bournemouth, Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 7h 19m. 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 13h 28m.

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