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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Swanage is to bus which costs £45 - £150 and takes 10h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Swanage is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Wareham via Leeds, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Burnley to Swanage?

The distance between Burnley and Swanage is 360 miles. The road distance is 264.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Burnley to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Swanage bus from?

Burnley to Swanage bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Swanage train from?

Burnley to Swanage train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.

Train or bus from Burnley to Swanage?

The best way to get from Burnley to Swanage is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £150 and takes 10h 13m.

Where does the Burnley to Swanage bus arrive?

Burnley to Swanage bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Burnley to Swanage train arrive?

Burnley to Swanage train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Swanage is 265 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Burnley to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2085+ hotels available in Swanage.

Burnley to Swanage - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Burnley to Swanage by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain
7h 46m
£122–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
10h 13m
£46–141
Drive 263.1 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Swanagecar 263.1 mi
5h 12m
£66–95
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
6h 22m
£101–247
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
9h
£117–179
Bus, train via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
10h 49m
£90–142
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus
8h 13m
£86–311
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
7h 55m
£140–342

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Distance: 357.5 mi
Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bus Station via Leeds, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Mowlem Court via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 10h 13m.

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