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 £40 - £90 and takes 11h 39m.

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 £60 - £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, Shudehill Interchange, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

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 48m.

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 via London which takes 7h 48m and costs £120 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m 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 via London which takes 7h 48m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 11h 39m.

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 2102+ hotels available in Swanage.

Burnley to Swanage - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via London
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 48m
£123–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
11h 39m
£44–86
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
10h 6m
£104–150
Drive 263.1 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Swanagecar 263.1 mi
5h 12m
£65–94
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
£105–250
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Wolverhamptontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
9h 3m
£141–226
Train #2
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
9h 29m
£139–201
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, 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
8h 16m
£90–327
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
£149–351

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

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7h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 357.5 mi
Duration: 7h 48m

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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Mowlem Court via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 11h 39m.

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