The distance between Glastonbury and Swanage is around 110km (68 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Glastonbury to Swanage by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Swanage → Glastonbury if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Upwey and then to Poole.
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There are several options for getting from Glastonbury to Swanage by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £115 ($140) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($23).
The distance between Glastonbury and Swanage is around 110km (68 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 80km (50 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Glastonbury and Swanage by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glastonbury to Swanage is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £19 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Glastonbury and Swanage, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £115 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Glastonbury and Swanage. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Glastonbury to Swanage. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Castle Cary, Upwey and Poole. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
Great Western Railway and South Western Railway run train services between Glastonbury and Swanage. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Glastonbury and Swanage. We recommend that you drive to Swanage. instead which will take 1h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glastonbury to Swanage. We recommend that you take the train to Upwey and then to Poole. instead which will take 2h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Glastonbury and Swanage. The distance is around 110km (68 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glastonbury to Swanage is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £115 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 30m | £115($140) | every 4 hours | 157km (98 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | £19($23) | on demand | 110km (68 miles) |
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The following major airports near Swanage offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.