How to travel from Swanage to Glasgow, United Kingdom

The distance between Swanage and Glasgow is around 674km (419 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Swanage to Glasgow 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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Bus, Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £230($270)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Glasgow Central.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £275($330)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Glasgow.

  • Duration11h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)

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Drive

Drive to Glasgow.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance714km (443 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swanage and Glasgow

There are several options for getting from Swanage to Glasgow by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 11h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($270).

The distance between Swanage and Glasgow is around 674km (419 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 604km (375 miles)

It takes around 7h 5m to get from Swanage and Glasgow by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swanage to Glasgow is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £230 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Swanage and Glasgow, 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 Glasgow. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swanage to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bournemouth, London Waterloo and Euston station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 5m.

South Western Railway and Avanti West Coast run train services between Swanage and Glasgow. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 5m, 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 Glasgow. It typically takes around 11h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swanage to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 5m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Swanage and Glasgow. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 5m 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 Glasgow. We recommend that you take the bus to Bournemouth Station then take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Glasgow. The distance is around 714km (443 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swanage to Glasgow is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around £275 ($330).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swanage and Glasgow

Transport options from Swanage to Glasgow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 15m
£230($270)
hourly674km (419 miles)
Bus to Bournemouth Station, train and plane3h 55m
£240($285)
hourly713km (443 miles)
Bus to Bournemouth Station, train and plane4h 50m
£250($300)
hourly755km (469 miles)
Bus to Bournemouth Station, train and plane4h 60m
£125($150)
hourly731km (454 miles)
Train
7h 5m
£275($330)
hourly859km (533 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 5m
£25($30)
once daily820km (510 miles)
Bus via Birmingham Brunel Street15h 45m
£53($63)
6 times a week942km (586 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
£125($145)
on demand714km (443 miles)

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Airports near Glasgow

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

GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Glasgow