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

The cheapest way to get from Acton to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £15 - £50 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Acton to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Acton and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Acton station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Gunnersbury Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Acton and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Acton station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Acton Town station and arriving at Wareham via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Acton to Swanage?

The distance between Acton and Swanage is 140 miles. The road distance is 118.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Acton to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £55 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Acton to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Acton to Swanage bus from?

Acton to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where do I catch the Acton to Swanage train from?

Acton to Swanage train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Acton to Swanage?

The best way to get from Acton to Swanage is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs £15 - £50 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Acton to Swanage bus arrive?

Acton to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Acton to Swanage train arrive?

Acton to Swanage train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Wareham station.

Can I drive from Acton to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Acton to Swanage is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Acton to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2142+ hotels available in Swanage.

Acton to Swanage - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 50 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Acton to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
4h 7m
£55–148
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
4h 33m
£15–50
Drive 118.2 mi
1. Drive from Acton to Swanagecar 118.2 mi
2h 20m
£29–42
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
4h 31m
£57–105
Bus, line 50 bus via Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 39m
£22–50

Acton to Swanage by subway, foot, train, and bus

206Weekly Services

4h 7mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 139 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Wareham hourly. Tickets cost £45–120 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gunnersbury Station to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station in around 4h 33m.

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