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

The cheapest way to get from Ashford to Swanage is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ashford to Swanage is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Ashford and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Ashford to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Park Street and arriving at Mowlem Court via Bus Station, London Victoria and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Ashford and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Ashford International and arriving at Wareham via Stratford station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Ashford to Swanage?

The distance between Ashford and Swanage is 191 miles. The road distance is 169.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ashford to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £80 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Ashford to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashford to Swanage bus from?

Ashford to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ashford to Swanage train from?

Ashford to Swanage train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Ashford to Swanage?

The best way to get from Ashford to Swanage is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £80 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Ashford to Swanage bus arrive?

Ashford to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Ashford to Swanage train arrive?

Ashford to Swanage train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.

Can I drive from Ashford to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Ashford to Swanage is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Ashford to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2143+ hotels available in Swanage.

Ashford 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 Ashford to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
4h 26m
£81–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
8h 52m
£38–91
Train, bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouthbus
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 47m
£47–85
Drive 168.9 mi
1. Drive from Ashford to Swanagecar 168.9 mi
3h 6m
£42–60
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London Waterloo Easttrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 7m
£72–159

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

195Weekly Services

4h 26mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 189.8 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Ashford International to Bus Station via Stratford International, Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Street to Mowlem Court via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 52m.

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