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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Swanwick is to bus via Leeds which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Swanwick is to fly and train which takes 4h 25m and costs £50 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Swanwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Swanwick. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Church via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and New Beetwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Swanwick?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Swanwick. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Alfreton via Preston and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Swanwick?

The distance between Glasgow and Swanwick is 292 miles. The road distance is 263.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Swanwick without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Glasgow to Swanwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Swanwick bus from?

Glasgow to Swanwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Swanwick train from?

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

Train or bus from Glasgow to Swanwick?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Swanwick is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Glasgow to Swanwick bus arrive?

Glasgow to Swanwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Glasgow to Swanwick train arrive?

Glasgow to Swanwick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Swanwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Swanwick is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Glasgow to Swanwick.

Where can I stay near Swanwick?

There are 2521+ hotels available in Swanwick.

Glasgow to Swanwick - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Glasgow to Swanwick by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Alfretontrain
6h 11m
£85–170
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
8h 12m
£34–54
Drive 261.7 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Swanwickcar 261.7 mi
4h 52m
£66–95
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4h 25m
£52–129
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180 / ...
9h 19m
£49–83
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5h 14m
£60–149
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 Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
6h 5m
£89–210
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 London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 2m
£136–407
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 Derbytrain
6h 35m
£92–203
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
6h 54m
£85–225

Glasgow to Swanwick by train and bus

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6h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 290.4 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Swanwick, Derbyshire, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Church via Preston, Manchester Piccadilly, Alfreton, and Railway Station in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Church via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and New Beetwell Street in around 8h 12m.

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