How to travel from Perth to Swanage, United Kingdom

The distance between Perth and Swanage is around 731km (454 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Perth 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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Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Bournemouth.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £220($260)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £190($225)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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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
    £41($49)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Swanage.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance791km (492 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Swanage

There are several options for getting from Perth to Swanage by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £41 ($49) and will take around 12h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).

The distance between Perth and Swanage is around 731km (454 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 651km (404 miles)

It takes around 8h 30m to get from Perth and Swanage by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perth to Swanage is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Swanage, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £41 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perth and Swanage. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perth 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 8h 30m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER and South Western Railway run train services between Perth and Swanage. Trains depart hourly and will take around 8h 30m, 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 Perth and Swanage. It typically takes around 12h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perth to Swanage. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Broxden Lamberkine Drive, 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.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK, Ember, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Perth 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 Perth to Swanage. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then 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 4h 40m.

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 Perth and Swanage. The distance is around 791km (492 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Swanage is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around £190 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Swanage

Transport options from Perth to Swanage
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane + 5 similar
6h 10m
£220($260)
hourly803km (499 miles)
Train and Plane6h 20m
£160($185)
hourly798km (496 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane6h 30m
£140($165)
hourly831km (516 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane6h 35m
£190($225)
hourly826km (513 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 40m
£250($295)
hourly731km (454 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane and bus4h 55m
£245($290)
hourly773km (481 miles)
Train
8h 30m
£190($225)
hourly937km (582 miles)
Bus
12h 5m
£41($49)
once daily915km (568 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
£135($160)
on demand791km (492 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