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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Swanage is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Jennens Road and arriving at Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Wareham via Winchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Swanage?

The distance between Birmingham and Swanage is 189 miles. The road distance is 158.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Swanage without a car is to train and line 50 bus which takes 5h 3m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Birmingham to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Swanage bus from?

Birmingham to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Swanage train from?

Birmingham to Swanage train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Swanage?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus via Slough which takes 6h 50m and costs £26 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £140 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Birmingham to Swanage bus arrive?

Birmingham to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Birmingham to Swanage train arrive?

Birmingham to Swanage train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Winchester station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Swanage is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Birmingham to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2081+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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

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Train, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50 / ...
5h 3m
£79–114
Bus, line 50 bus via Slough
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Bournemouthbus
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50 / ...
6h 50m
£26–46
Drive 157.3 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Swanagecar 157.3 mi
3h 26m
£40–57
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Winchestertrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Winchester to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 39m
£80–133
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50 / ...
6h 51m
£29–46

Birmingham to Swanage by train and bus

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Distance: 188 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Bus Station via Winchester, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 5h 39m.

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