There are 10 ways to get from Swanage to Glasgow by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi to Bournemouth Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
best- Take the taxi from Swanage to Bournemouth-Airport-BOHtaxi
- Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3h 13m£152–304Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
5h 2m£57–213Train via Wolverhampton
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
10h 25m£178–283Train, bus
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
12h 21m£108–173Drive 440.9 mi
- Drive from Swanage to Glasgowcar 440.9 mi
7h 52m£110–159Line 50 bus, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
6h 23m£79–301Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
6h 9m£96–238Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
7h 43m£80–206Train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Glasgow Centraltrain Bournemouth - Glasgow Central
11h 39m£253–373Bus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 802
13h£73–135
Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Glasgow is to bus which costs £70 - £140 and takes 13h.
The fastest way to get from Swanage to Glasgow is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 3h 13m and costs £150 - £310.
No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Glasgow station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Glasgow Central via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
The distance between Swanage and Glasgow is 432 miles. The road distance is 443.5 miles.
The best way to get from Swanage to Glasgow without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 10h 25m and costs £170 - £290.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Swanage to Glasgow, including transfers.
Swanage to Glasgow bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Swanage to Glasgow train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Swanage to Glasgow is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 10h 25m and costs £170 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 13h.
What companies run services between Swanage, England and Glasgow, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Glasgow Central via Bournemouth Station, Bournemouth, and Wolverhampton in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 13h.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Derry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230–460
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–220
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–180
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–130
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £250–370
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
Bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- £120–150
Excel Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7948 147 693
- Website
- exceltaxis.co.uk
Sia Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7939 839 899
- Website
- siataxis.co.uk
Swanage Associated Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1929 422 788
Swanage & Purbeck Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7969 927 424
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Booking & Getting There
Swanage to Glasgow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Swanage to Glasgow train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Glasgow is 444 miles. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Swanage to Glasgow.
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