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

The cheapest way to get from Accrington to Swanage is to bus which costs £45 - £140 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Accrington to Swanage is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Accrington and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Accrington to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Infant Street and arriving at Mowlem Court via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Accrington and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Accrington to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Accrington and arriving at Wareham via Preston, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Accrington to Swanage?

The distance between Accrington and Swanage is 361 miles. The road distance is 261.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Accrington to Swanage without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 13m and costs £100 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Accrington to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Swanage bus from?

Accrington to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Swanage train from?

Accrington to Swanage train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Accrington to Swanage?

The best way to get from Accrington to Swanage is to train via London which takes 7h 13m and costs £100 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £140 and takes 10h 15m.

Where does the Accrington to Swanage bus arrive?

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

Where does the Accrington to Swanage train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Accrington to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Accrington to Swanage is 262 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Accrington to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2099+ hotels available in Swanage.

Accrington to Swanage - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Accrington to Swanage by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
7h 13m
£109–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
10h 15m
£48–134
Drive 260.1 mi
1. Drive from Accrington to Swanagecar 260.1 mi
5h 5m
£64–93
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
6h 36m
£110–263
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
9h 5m
£135–195
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk076 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
10h 51m
£102–148
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
8h 26m
£95–327
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Accrington to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
8h 6m
£150–354

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Distance: 358.9 mi
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Accrington, England and Swanage, England?

You can take a train from Accrington to Bus Station via Preston, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Infant Street to Mowlem Court via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 10h 15m.

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