How to travel from Dumfries to Swanage, United Kingdom

The distance between Dumfries and Swanage is around 614km (382 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Dumfries to Swanage by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SwanageDumfries if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Carlisle and then to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £285($335)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Carlisle then London Euston and then to Bournemouth.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £245($290)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £36($43)
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Drive

Drive to Swanage.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance615km (382 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Swanage

There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Swanage by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £36 ($43) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).

The distance between Dumfries and Swanage is around 614km (382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 508km (316 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Dumfries and Swanage by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Swanage is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Swanage, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £36 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Swanage. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Swanage. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle, London Euston, Waterloo station and Bournemouth. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast and South Western Railway run train services between Dumfries and Swanage. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dumfries and Swanage. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dumfries to Swanage. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Annan Stance 2, Carlisle Bus Station, Heathrow Airport London T23 and Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 40m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Dumfries and Swanage. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Swanage. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth then take the bus to Swanage Mowlem Court. instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Swanage is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Swanage. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dumfries and Swanage. The distance is around 615km (382 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Swanage is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around £245 ($290).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Swanage

Transport options from Dumfries to Swanage
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
5h 25m
£285($335)
every 3 hours870km (541 miles)
Train to Carlisle, plane5h 30m
£235($275)
twice a week693km (431 miles)
Train to Carlisle, plane5h 40m
£250($295)
every 2 hours614km (382 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central, plane6h 50m
£145($170)
every 4 hours861km (535 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 15m
£250($295)
every 4 hours804km (500 miles)
Train
6h 40m
£245($290)
hourly750km (466 miles)
Bus
10h 40m
£36($43)
once daily729km (453 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
£105($125)
on demand615km (382 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Swanage

The following major airports near Swanage offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Swanage
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Swanage
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Swanage