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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Swanage is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Wareham via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Swanage?

The distance between Cambridge and Swanage is 191 miles. The road distance is 176.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Cambridge to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Swanage bus from?

Cambridge to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Swanage train from?

Cambridge to Swanage train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Swanage?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Swanage is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Cambridge to Swanage bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cambridge to Swanage train arrive?

Cambridge to Swanage train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Swanage is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Cambridge to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2072+ hotels available in Swanage.

Cambridge to Swanage - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 50 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 31m
£72–145
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50 / ...
7h 6m
£27–41
Drive 175.4 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Swanagecar 175.4 mi
3h 12m
£45–64
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50 / ...
5h 55m
£80–130
Train, line 50 bus via Reading
1. Take the train from Cambridge to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50 / ...
6h 53m
£89–153

Cambridge to Swanage by bus

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Distance: 190.1 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Bus Station via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 6m.

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