What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton and Hove to Swanage?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton and Hove to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £20 - £80 and takes 5h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton and Hove to Swanage?

The fastest way to get from Brighton and Hove to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Hove and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton and Hove to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Mowlem Court via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Brighton and Hove to Swanage?

The distance between Brighton and Hove and Swanage is 105 miles. The road distance is 114.6 miles.

How do I travel from Brighton and Hove to Swanage without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton and Hove to Swanage without a car is to train and line 50 bus which takes 4h 9m and costs £45 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Brighton and Hove to Swanage?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Brighton and Hove to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton and Hove to Swanage bus from?

Brighton and Hove to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where does the Brighton and Hove to Swanage bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brighton and Hove to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton and Hove to Swanage is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Brighton and Hove to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2144+ hotels available in Swanage.

Brighton and Hove to Swanage - 3 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Brighton and Hove to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
4h 9m
£47–91
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
5h 41m
£20–77
Drive 113.9 mi
1. Drive from Brighton and Hove to Swanagecar 113.9 mi
2h 16m
£28–40

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Distance: 104.7 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Brighton and Hove, England and Swanage, England?

You can take a bus from Preston Circus to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station in around 5h 41m.

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