How to travel from Swanage to Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

The distance between Swanage and Middlesbrough is around 544km (338 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Swanage to Middlesbrough 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 Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £225($265)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Darlington.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £160($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)

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Drive

Drive to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance544km (338 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swanage and Middlesbrough

There are several options for getting from Swanage to Middlesbrough by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 11h 20m. 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 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($250).

The distance between Swanage and Middlesbrough is around 544km (338 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 444km (276 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Swanage and Middlesbrough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swanage to Middlesbrough is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £215 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Swanage and Middlesbrough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swanage and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swanage to Middlesbrough. 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 Darlington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

South Western Railway and LNER run train services between Swanage and Middlesbrough. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 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 Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swanage to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Poole Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Swanage and Middlesbrough. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 20m 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 Middlesbrough. We recommend that you take the bus to Bournemouth Station then take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Middlesbrough is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Middlesbrough. The distance is around 544km (338 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swanage to Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around £160 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swanage and Middlesbrough

Transport options from Swanage to Middlesbrough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
5h 40m
£225($265)
hourly563km (350 miles)
Train to Southampton Central, plane5h 55m
£150($180)
once daily711km (442 miles)
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane6hrs
£260($305)
hourly940km (584 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 10m
£215($250)
once daily626km (389 miles)
Bus to Bournemouth Station, train and plane5h 40m
£300($360)
once daily685km (426 miles)
Train
5h 25m
£160($185)
hourly615km (382 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 20m
£24($28)
twice daily620km (385 miles)
Bus to Middlesbrough13hrs
£34($40)
once daily727km (452 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
£95($110)
on demand544km (338 miles)

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Airports near Middlesbrough

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

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Middlesbrough
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Middlesbrough