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.
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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Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Middlesbrough.
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Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Darlington.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Middlesbrough.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 40m | £225($265) | hourly | 563km (350 miles) |
Train to Southampton Central, plane | 5h 55m | £150($180) | once daily | 711km (442 miles) |
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane | 6hrs | £260($305) | hourly | 940km (584 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 4h 10m | £215($250) | once daily | 626km (389 miles) |
Bus to Bournemouth Station, train and plane | 5h 40m | £300($360) | once daily | 685km (426 miles) |
Train | 5h 25m | £160($185) | hourly | 615km (382 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 11h 20m | £24($28) | twice daily | 620km (385 miles) |
Bus to Middlesbrough | 13hrs | £34($40) | once daily | 727km (452 miles) |
Drive | 5h 40m | £95($110) | on demand | 544km (338 miles) |
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The following major airports near Middlesbrough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.