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

The cheapest way to get from Buxton to Swanage is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 10h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Buxton to Swanage is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Buxton and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Buxton to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Mowlem Court via Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Buxton and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Buxton to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Buxton and arriving at Wareham via Stockport, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Buxton to Swanage?

The distance between Buxton and Swanage is 331 miles. The road distance is 218.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Buxton to Swanage without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 51m and costs £110 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Buxton to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Buxton to Swanage bus from?

Buxton to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.

Where do I catch the Buxton to Swanage train from?

Buxton to Swanage train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stockport station.

Train or bus from Buxton to Swanage?

The best way to get from Buxton to Swanage is to train via London which takes 6h 51m and costs £110 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 10h 14m.

Where does the Buxton to Swanage bus arrive?

Buxton to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Buxton to Swanage train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Buxton to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Buxton to Swanage is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Buxton to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2108+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Stockport to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
6h 51m
£115–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk980 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
10h 14m
£44–82
Drive 217.2 mi
1. Drive from Buxton to Swanagecar 217.2 mi
4h 34m
£53–77
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Buxton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
5h 44m
£98–253
Train
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 47m
£129–189
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Buxton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
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 train from Bournemouth to Warehamtrain
5. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus
7h 41m
£88–325

Buxton to Swanage by bus

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Distance: 329.4 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Buxton, Derbyshire, England and Swanage, England?

You can take a train from Buxton to Bus Station via Stockport, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Mowlem Court via Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 10h 14m.

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