The distance between Swanage and Perth is around 733km (456 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Swanage to Perth by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Perth → Swanage if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Woking then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Perth.
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Take the train to London Waterloo then Edinburgh and then to Perth.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 then Edinburgh and then to Perth.
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There are several options for getting from Swanage to Perth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £36 ($43) and will take around 13h 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 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).
The distance between Swanage and Perth is around 733km (456 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 651km (404 miles)
It takes around 8h 30m to get from Swanage and Perth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swanage to Perth is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Swanage and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £36 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swanage and Perth. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swanage to Perth. 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 30m.
South Western Railway, LNER and First ScotRail Service run train services between Swanage and Perth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 8h 30m, 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 Perth. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swanage to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Airport London T23 and Edinburgh. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.
National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Swanage and Perth. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swanage to Perth. 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 Perth. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Perth is Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Perth. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) 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 Perth. The distance is around 789km (490 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swanage to Perth is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around £190 ($225).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Woking, plane + 4 similar | 5h 60m | £220($260) | hourly | 805km (500 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 15m | £160($185) | hourly | 800km (497 miles) |
Train to Southampton Central, plane | 6h 15m | £140($165) | hourly | 832km (517 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 4h 30m | £250($295) | hourly | 733km (456 miles) |
Bus to Bournemouth Station, train and plane | 4h 30m | £245($290) | hourly | 775km (482 miles) |
Train | 8h 30m | £190($225) | hourly | 936km (582 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 13h 20m | £36($43) | once daily | 866km (538 miles) |
Bus via Manchester Shudehill Interchange | 18hrs | £57($68) | 4 times a week | 1,079km (670 miles) |
Drive | 8h 30m | £135($160) | on demand | 789km (490 miles) |
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The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.