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

The cheapest way to get from Carshalton to Swanage is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carshalton to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Carshalton and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Carshalton to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Carshalton High Street and arriving at Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Carshalton and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Carshalton to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Carshalton and arriving at Wareham via Clapham Junction and Winchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Carshalton to Swanage?

The distance between Carshalton and Swanage is 136 miles. The road distance is 119.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carshalton to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Carshalton to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carshalton to Swanage bus from?

Carshalton to Swanage bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Carshalton High Street station.

Where do I catch the Carshalton to Swanage train from?

Carshalton to Swanage train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Clapham Junction station.

Train or bus from Carshalton to Swanage?

The best way to get from Carshalton to Swanage is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Carshalton to Swanage bus arrive?

Carshalton to Swanage bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Carshalton to Swanage train arrive?

Carshalton to Swanage train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Winchester station.

Can I drive from Carshalton to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Carshalton to Swanage is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Carshalton to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2143+ hotels available in Swanage.

Carshalton 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 Carshalton to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Winchestertrain London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the train from Winchester to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 13m
£54–121
Drive 118.8 mi
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1. Drive from Carshalton to Swanagecar 118.8 mi
2h 26m
£29–42
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Carshalton High Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
6h 22m
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
4h 57m
£48–106
Bus, line 50 bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Carshalton High Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
6h 58m

Carshalton to Swanage by train and bus

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4h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 134.7 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from Carshalton to Bus Station via Clapham Junction, Winchester, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carshalton High Street to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 6h 22m.

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