What is the cheapest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Swanage?

The cheapest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Swanage is to bus via Thetford which costs £26 - £45 and takes 10h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Swanage?

The fastest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Swanage is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Bury St Edmunds and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Bury St Edmunds station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Bury St Edmunds and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Bury St Edmunds to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Bury St Edmunds and arriving at Wareham via Stowmarket, Stratford station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Bury St Edmunds to Swanage?

The distance between Bury St Edmunds and Swanage is 231 miles. The road distance is 203.4 miles.

How do I travel from Bury St Edmunds to Swanage without a car?

The best way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £100 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Bury St Edmunds to Swanage?

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Bury St Edmunds to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bury St Edmunds to Swanage bus from?

Bury St Edmunds to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bury St Edmunds to Swanage train from?

Bury St Edmunds to Swanage train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stowmarket station.

Train or bus from Bury St Edmunds to Swanage?

The best way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Swanage is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £100 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Bury St Edmunds to Swanage bus arrive?

Bury St Edmunds to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bury St Edmunds to Swanage train arrive?

Bury St Edmunds to Swanage train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Bury St Edmunds to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Bury St Edmunds to Swanage is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Bury St Edmunds to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2146+ hotels available in Swanage.

Bury St Edmunds to Swanage - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bury St Edmunds to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
5h 51m
£102–235
Bus via Thetford
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thetford to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk950
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus Uk061
10h 1m
£27–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
8h 46m
£44–102
Drive 202.2 mi
1. Drive from Bury St Edmunds to Swanagecar 202.2 mi
3h 35m
£50–71
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Tottenham Haletrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
6h 51m
£82–177

Bury St Edmunds to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 230 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Bury St Edmunds, England and Swanage, England?

You can take a train from Bury St Edmunds to Bus Station via Stowmarket, Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Mowlem Court via Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 46m.

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