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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Swanage to Edinburgh

Composite routes from Swanage to Edinburgh

Cheapest
8 h 4 min
Car
708 km.
from $38
Other
14 h 4 min
598 km.
from $180.98
8 h 57 min
598 km.
from $372.98
5 h 11 min
Train, Plane
598 km.
from $244.36
9 h 11 min
598 km.
from $500.65
10 h 43 min
598 km.
from $714.13
11 h
598 km.
from $404.70

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$20.25–$392.39

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$1,392.36

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$367.08

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
8h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$56.96–$82.28

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$189.87–$430.36

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Reading to London
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$60.76

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bournemouth to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.11–$41.77
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$101.26

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$60.76–$151.89
Train from Bournemouth to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$113.92–$329.10
Train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$202.52–$696.18
Train from Bournemouth to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
4h 44m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$151.89–$481.00

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Passengerassistance@lumo.co.uk.
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$58.23–$139.24

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Wareham to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$69.62
Train from Wareham to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$189.87

Elizabeth Line

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Reading to London
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$32.91

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Edinburgh is to bus which costs $81.52 - $206.52 and takes 14h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $184.78 - $543.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bournemouth and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.

How far is it from Swanage to Edinburgh?

The distance between Swanage and Edinburgh is 641 km. The road distance is 708.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Reading which takes 8h 57m and costs $260.87 - $500 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Swanage to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Edinburgh bus from?

Swanage to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train, bus or fly from Swanage to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Swanage to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $184.78 - $543.48 . Alternatively, you can train via Reading, which costs $260.87 - $500 and takes 8h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $81.52 - $206.52 and takes 14h 4m.

Where does the Swanage to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Swanage to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Edinburgh is 708 km. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Swanage to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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