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

The cheapest way to get from Caterham to Swanage is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caterham to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Caterham and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Caterham station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Caterham station and arriving at Mowlem Court via South Terminal Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Caterham and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Caterham to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Caterham and arriving at Wareham via Purley, Clapham Junction and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Caterham to Swanage?

The distance between Caterham and Swanage is 143 miles. The road distance is 123.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Caterham to Swanage without a car is to train and line 50 bus which takes 5h 11m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Caterham to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caterham to Swanage bus from?

Caterham to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Caterham to Swanage train from?

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

Train or bus from Caterham to Swanage?

The best way to get from Caterham to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which takes 5h 59m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Caterham to Swanage bus arrive?

Caterham to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Caterham to Swanage train arrive?

Caterham to Swanage train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Caterham to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Caterham to Swanage is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Caterham to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2087+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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

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Train, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 11m
£53–104
Drive 122.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Caterham to Swanagecar 122.8 mi
2h 24m
£31–45
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
5h 59m
£34–49
Train
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 35m
£52–111
Bus
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus Uk061
8h 8m

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Distance: 141.7 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Caterham station to Mowlem Court via Gatwick South Terminal, South Terminal Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Caterham to Bus Station via Purley, Clapham Junction, Basingstoke, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 5h 35m.

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