How to travel from Swanage to Dundee, United Kingdom

The distance between Swanage and Dundee is around 737km (458 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Swanage to Dundee 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 and Plane

Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Dundee.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £250($295)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo then Edinburgh and then to Dundee.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £190($225)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 then Glasgow and then to Dundee City Centre station.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Dundee.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance797km (495 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swanage and Dundee

There are several options for getting from Swanage to Dundee by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).

The distance between Swanage and Dundee is around 737km (458 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 654km (406 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from Swanage and Dundee by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swanage to Dundee is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Swanage and Dundee, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swanage and Dundee. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swanage to Dundee. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bournemouth, London Waterloo, Euston station, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Edinburgh. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

South Western Railway, LNER, First ScotRail Service and CrossCountry run train services between Swanage and Dundee. Trains depart hourly and will take around 8h 25m, 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 Dundee. It typically takes around 12h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swanage to Dundee. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Airport London T23 and Glasgow. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 50m.

National Express, Megabus UK, Ember and Stagecoach East Scotland run regular bus services between Swanage and Dundee. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swanage to Dundee. We recommend that you take the bus to Bournemouth Station then take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Dundee. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Dundee is Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Dundee. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) 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 Swanage and Dundee. The distance is around 797km (495 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swanage to Dundee is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around £190 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swanage and Dundee

Transport options from Swanage to Dundee
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
5hrs
£250($295)
hourly808km (502 miles)
Train to Woking, plane5h 55m
£220($260)
hourly808km (502 miles)
Train to Southampton Central, plane6h 10m
£160($185)
hourly804km (499 miles)
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane6h 10m
£235($275)
once daily837km (520 miles)
Train to Southampton Central, plane6h 45m
£145($170)
hourly865km (538 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 25m
£250($295)
hourly737km (458 miles)
Train
8h 25m
£190($225)
hourly940km (584 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 50m
£25($30)
once daily956km (594 miles)
Bus via Manchester Shudehill Interchange19h 25m
£59($70)
4 times a week1,109km (689 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
£140($165)
on demand797km (495 miles)

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Airports near Dundee

The following major airports near Dundee offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Dundee
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Dundee
ABZ
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Dundee