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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Swanage is to bus which costs £55 - £150 and takes 11h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Swanage is to fly and train which takes 4h 49m and costs £95 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Shiffnall Street and arriving at Mowlem Court via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Wareham via Manchester Piccadilly, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Bolton to Swanage?

The distance between Bolton and Swanage is 328 miles. The road distance is 246.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £110 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Bolton to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Swanage bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bolton to Swanage train from?

Bolton to Swanage train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Swanage?

The best way to get from Bolton to Swanage is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £110 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Bolton to Swanage bus arrive?

Bolton to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bolton to Swanage train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bolton to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Swanage is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Bolton to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2143+ hotels available in Swanage.

Bolton to Swanage - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bolton to Swanage by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
6h 20m
£118–248
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
11h 5m
£59–145
Drive 245.3 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Swanagecar 245.3 mi
4h 49m
£60–87
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
4h 49m
£99–223
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 42m
£147–211
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Warehamtrain
3. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus
6h 53m
£101–348

Bolton to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

195Weekly Services

6h 20mAverage Duration

£118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 326.4 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Bus Station via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Mowlem Court via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 11h 5m.

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