How to travel from Glasgow to Swanage, United Kingdom

The distance between Glasgow and Swanage is around 673km (418 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Glasgow 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.

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth then take the bus to Swanage Mowlem Court.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £230($270)
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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Bournemouth.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £275($330)
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 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £26($31)
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Drive

Drive to Swanage.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance715km (445 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Swanage

There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Swanage by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 10h 50m. 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 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($270).

The distance between Glasgow and Swanage is around 673km (418 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 604km (375 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Glasgow and Swanage by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Swanage is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £230 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Swanage, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Swanage. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Swanage. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, Waterloo station and Bournemouth. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Avanti West Coast and South Western Railway run train services between Glasgow and Swanage. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Glasgow and Swanage. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Swanage. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23 and Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Glasgow and Swanage. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow to Swanage. We recommend that you 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 3h 30m.

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 Glasgow and Swanage. The distance is around 715km (445 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Swanage is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around £275 ($330).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Swanage

Transport options from Glasgow to Swanage
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus + 5 similar
3h 30m
£230($270)
hourly673km (418 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 15m
£240($285)
hourly711km (442 miles)
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), train and bus4h 50m
£250($300)
hourly754km (468 miles)
Fly to Bristol (BRS), train and bus5h 5m
£125($150)
hourly730km (454 miles)
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train and bus5h 20m
£220($260)
hourly780km (484 miles)
Bus to Edinburgh Airport Arrivals Terminal, plane and train5h 55m
£150($175)
hourly778km (484 miles)
Train
7h 15m
£275($330)
hourly859km (534 miles)
Bus
10h 50m
£26($31)
once daily820km (509 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
£125($145)
on demand715km (445 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