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 via Bus Station which costs £20 - £35 and takes 7h 57m.

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. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

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 18m.

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 18m and costs £70 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m 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 National Express, depart from Parkside 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 18m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 41m.

Where does the Cambridge to Swanage bus arrive?

Cambridge to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus 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 2101+ 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 18m
£73–175
Bus, line 50 bus via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 57m
£20–31
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
7h 41m
£37–87
Drive 175.4 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Swanagecar 175.4 mi
3h 12m
£44–63
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Tottenham Haletrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
6h 22m
£67–143

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

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5h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 190.1 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 41m.

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