How to travel from Dunfermline to Swanage, United Kingdom

The distance between Dunfermline and Swanage is around 668km (415 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Dunfermline 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 SwanageDunfermline if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to West Hampstead Thameslink and then to Bournemouth.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £180($215)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Bournemouth.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £180($215)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration12h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Swanage.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance736km (458 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunfermline and Swanage

There are several options for getting from Dunfermline to Swanage by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £34 ($40) and will take around 12h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £240 ($285).

The distance between Dunfermline and Swanage is around 668km (415 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 616km (382 miles)

It takes around 7h 35m to get from Dunfermline and Swanage by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunfermline to Swanage is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £240 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunfermline and Swanage, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £34 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunfermline and Swanage. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunfermline to Swanage. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo station and Bournemouth. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

LNER and South Western Railway run train services between Dunfermline and Swanage. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 35m, 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 Dunfermline and Swanage. It typically takes around 12h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunfermline to Swanage. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Airport London T23 and Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 5m.

Stagecoach East Scotland, National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Dunfermline and Swanage. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunfermline to Swanage. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth then take the bus to Swanage Mowlem Court. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Dunfermline and Swanage. The distance is around 736km (458 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunfermline to Swanage is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around £180 ($215).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunfermline and Swanage

Transport options from Dunfermline to Swanage
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
5h 40m
£180($215)
hourly762km (474 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus3h 45m
£240($285)
hourly668km (415 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 55m
£235($280)
hourly739km (459 miles)
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), train and bus5h 15m
£210($250)
hourly739km (459 miles)
Fly to Bristol (BRS), train and bus5h 25m
£150($175)
hourly735km (457 miles)
Bus to Buchanan Bus Station, plane and train6h 30m
£135($160)
hourly797km (495 miles)
Train
7h 35m
£180($215)
hourly874km (543 miles)
Bus
12h 5m
£34($40)
once daily884km (549 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
£130($150)
on demand736km (458 miles)

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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