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.
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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Take the bus to Bournemouth Station then take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Glasgow (GLA).
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Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Glasgow Central.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Glasgow.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 15m | £230($270) | hourly | 674km (419 miles) |
Bus to Bournemouth Station, train and plane | 3h 55m | £240($285) | hourly | 713km (443 miles) |
Bus to Bournemouth Station, train and plane | 4h 50m | £250($300) | hourly | 755km (469 miles) |
Bus to Bournemouth Station, train and plane | 4h 60m | £125($150) | hourly | 731km (454 miles) |
Train | 7h 5m | £275($330) | hourly | 859km (533 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 11h 5m | £25($30) | once daily | 820km (510 miles) |
Bus via Birmingham Brunel Street | 15h 45m | £53($63) | 6 times a week | 942km (586 miles) |
Drive | 7h 45m | £125($145) | on demand | 714km (443 miles) |
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