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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Swanage is to bus which costs £70 - £130 and takes 12h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Swanage is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 4h 8m and costs £150 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Wareham via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Swanage?

The distance between Glasgow and Swanage is 432 miles. The road distance is 442.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs £130 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Glasgow to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Swanage bus from?

Glasgow to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Swanage train from?

Glasgow to Swanage train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Glasgow to Swanage?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Swanage is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs £130 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £130 and takes 12h 53m.

Where does the Glasgow to Swanage bus arrive?

Glasgow to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Glasgow to Swanage train arrive?

Glasgow to Swanage train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Swanage is 443 miles. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Glasgow to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2079+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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

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

Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
3. Take the taxi from Bournemouth-Airport-BOH to Swanagetaxi
4h 8m
£150–310
Fly Glasgow Airport to Southampton Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
5h 20m
£57–213
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
8h 40m
£136–313
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
12h 3m
£112–173
Drive 440.3 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Swanagecar 440.3 mi
7h 53m
£109–158
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
6h 29m
£96–238
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Warehamtrain
7h 6m
£104–357
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain
7h 13m
£100–247
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain
7h 46m
£80–206
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
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
8h 35m
£87–221
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
10h 2m
£179–314
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
12h 53m
£75–130

Glasgow to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

148Weekly Services

8h 40mAverage Duration

£136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 429.9 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Bus Station via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station in around 12h 53m.

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