What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Swanage?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Swanage is to bus which costs £80 - £130 and takes 18h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Swanage?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Swanage is to train and fly and taxi which takes 5h 59m and costs £190 - £400.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via London Victoria and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Wareham via Edinburgh Waverley, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Swanage?

The distance between Aberdeen and Swanage is 657 miles. The road distance is 560.3 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Swanage without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 11h 20m and costs £200 - £380.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Swanage?

It takes approximately 11h 20m to get from Aberdeen to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Swanage bus from?

Aberdeen to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Swanage train from?

Aberdeen to Swanage train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train or bus from Aberdeen to Swanage?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Swanage is to train which takes 11h 20m and costs £200 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £130 and takes 18h 23m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Swanage bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Swanage train arrive?

Aberdeen to Swanage train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Swanage is 560 miles. It takes approximately 10h to drive from Aberdeen to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2096+ hotels available in Swanage.

Aberdeen to Swanage - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 12 ways to get from Aberdeen to Swanage by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain
11h 20m
£204–373
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
18h 23m
£80–122
Drive 557.1 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Swanagecar 557.1 mi
10h
£139–201
Fly Aberdeen Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Warehamtrain
7h 18m
£111–369
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
13h 27m
£286–427
Train #2
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to London Eustontrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
13h 50m
£161–255
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
3. Take the taxi from Bournemouth-Airport-BOH to Swanagetaxi
5h 59m
£198–392
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, line 50 bus
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus
8h 15m
£148–340
Fly Aberdeen Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ABZ - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Warehamtrain
8h 19m
£106–273
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ABZ - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain
7h 30m
£96–352
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain
8h 9m
£125–338
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain
10h 28m
£133–303

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Swanage.

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Distance: 652.8 mi
Duration: 11h 20m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Swanage, England?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Bus Station via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 11h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Mowlem Court via London Victoria and Bournemouth Station in around 18h 23m.

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