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.
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 Swanage → Dunfermline if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to West Hampstead Thameslink and then to Bournemouth.
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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Bournemouth.
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Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 5 similar | 5h 40m | £180($215) | hourly | 762km (474 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 3h 45m | £240($285) | hourly | 668km (415 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 55m | £235($280) | hourly | 739km (459 miles) |
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), train and bus | 5h 15m | £210($250) | hourly | 739km (459 miles) |
Fly to Bristol (BRS), train and bus | 5h 25m | £150($175) | hourly | 735km (457 miles) |
Bus to Buchanan Bus Station, plane and train | 6h 30m | £135($160) | hourly | 797km (495 miles) |
Train | 7h 35m | £180($215) | hourly | 874km (543 miles) |
Bus | 12h 5m | £34($40) | once daily | 884km (549 miles) |
Drive | 8h 10m | £130($150) | on demand | 736km (458 miles) |
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