How to travel from Swanage to Bristol Airport (BRS), United Kingdom

The distance between Swanage and Bristol Airport (BRS) is around 139km (87 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Swanage to Bristol Airport (BRS) by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Southampton Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £115($135)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bournemouth Station and then to Bristol Bus & Coach Station.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Bristol Airport (BRS).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance139km (87 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swanage and Bristol Airport (BRS)

There are several options for getting from Swanage to Bristol Airport (BRS) by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($29).

The distance between Swanage and Bristol Airport (BRS) is around 139km (87 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 101km (63 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Swanage and Bristol Airport (BRS) by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swanage to Bristol Airport (BRS) is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £25 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Swanage and Bristol Airport (BRS), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swanage and Bristol Airport (BRS). It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swanage to Bristol Airport (BRS). However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bournemouth, Southampton Central and Bristol Temple Meads. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

South Western Railway, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Swanage and Bristol Airport (BRS). Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 Swanage and Bristol Airport (BRS). It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swanage to Bristol Airport (BRS). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bournemouth Station, Bristol Bus & Coach Station and Bristol Bond St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

More Bus, National Express and Air Decker run regular bus services between Swanage and Bristol Airport (BRS). Buses run once daily and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Bristol Airport (BRS) from Swanage is to drive which will take 1h 55m and cost around £25 ($29).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swanage to Bristol Airport (BRS). We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads. instead which will take 3hrs.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Swanage and Bristol Airport (BRS). The distance is around 139km (87 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swanage to Bristol Airport (BRS) is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £115 ($135).

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Transport options from Swanage to Bristol Airport (BRS)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
£115($135)
hourly223km (139 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 40m
£19($23)
once daily171km (106 miles)
Bus via Poole, Bus Station5h 30m
£12($14)
once daily187km (116 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
£25($29)
on demand139km (87 miles)

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