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 6m.

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 6m.

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 39m.

How far is it from Buxton to Swanage?

The distance between Buxton and Swanage is 330 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 which takes 6h 39m and costs £110 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m 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 which takes 6h 39m and costs £110 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 10h 6m.

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 2141+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

How to get fromBuxton to Swanage

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
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 39m
£117–254
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 6m
£42–82
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 32m
£104–233
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 39m
£139–199
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 train from Woking to Warehamtrain
4. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus
7h 36m
£106–358

Buxton to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

165Weekly Services

6h 39mAverage Duration

£117Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Buxton to Swanage.

Launch map view

Distance: 328.2 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

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 39m. 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 6m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.