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

The cheapest way to get from Chatham to Swanage is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 8h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chatham to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Chatham and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Chatham to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Institute Road and arriving at Mowlem Court via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Chatham and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Chatham to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Chatham and arriving at Wareham via Victoria station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Chatham to Swanage?

The distance between Chatham and Swanage is 169 miles. The road distance is 155.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chatham to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Chatham to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chatham to Swanage bus from?

Chatham to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.

Where do I catch the Chatham to Swanage train from?

Chatham to Swanage train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Chatham station.

Train or bus from Chatham to Swanage?

The best way to get from Chatham to Swanage is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Chatham to Swanage bus arrive?

Chatham to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Chatham to Swanage train arrive?

Chatham to Swanage train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Chatham to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Chatham to Swanage is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Chatham to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2089+ hotels available in Swanage.

Chatham 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 Chatham to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chatham to London Victoriatrain Gillingham / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 21m
£62–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
8h 24m
£25–42
Train, bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Chatham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouthbus
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 32m
£33–54
Drive 154.9 mi
1. Drive from Chatham to Swanagecar 154.9 mi
2h 55m
£39–56
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Chatham to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 38m
£61–118

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Distance: 168.5 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a train from Chatham to Bus Station via London Victoria, Victoria station, Westminster station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Institute Road to Mowlem Court via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 24m.

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