How to travel from Stirling to Swanage, United Kingdom

The distance between Stirling and Swanage is around 702km (436 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Stirling 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 Glasgow Queen Street, plane

Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Southampton Central and then to Bournemouth.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £135($155)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £185($220)
Operated by

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Bus

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

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
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Drive

Drive to Swanage.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance740km (460 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stirling and Swanage

There are several options for getting from Stirling 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 11h 35m. 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 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($290).

The distance between Stirling and Swanage is around 702km (436 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 626km (389 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Stirling and Swanage by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stirling to Swanage is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £245 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Stirling 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 Stirling and Swanage. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stirling 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 45m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER and South Western Railway run train services between Stirling and Swanage. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 45m, 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 Stirling and Swanage. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stirling 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 11h 35m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Stirling and Swanage. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stirling to Swanage. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Park 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 10m.

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 Stirling and Swanage. The distance is around 740km (460 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stirling to Swanage is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around £185 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stirling and Swanage

Transport options from Stirling to Swanage
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane + 5 similar
5h 45m
£135($155)
hourly778km (484 miles)
Train and Plane5h 50m
£155($180)
hourly769km (478 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane6hrs
£230($270)
hourly828km (514 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 10m
£245($290)
hourly702km (436 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane and bus4h 15m
£245($290)
hourly721km (448 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane and bus5h 35m
£270($315)
hourly802km (498 miles)
Train
7h 45m
£185($220)
hourly905km (562 miles)
Bus
11h 35m
£34($40)
once daily863km (536 miles)
Drive
8hrs
£130($150)
on demand740km (460 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