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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Swanage is to train and bus and line 50 bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Swanage is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Wareham via Stratford station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Swanage?

The distance between Chelmsford and Swanage is 167 miles. The road distance is 158.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Chelmsford to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Swanage bus from?

Chelmsford to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Swanage train from?

Chelmsford to Swanage train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Swanage?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Swanage is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Swanage bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Swanage train arrive?

Chelmsford to Swanage train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Swanage is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Chelmsford to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2107+ hotels available in Swanage.

Chelmsford to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 50 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chelmsford to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 24m
£65–157
Train, bus, line 50 bus
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1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouthbus
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 22m
£31–56
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station 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 19m
£33–77
Drive 157.1 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Swanagecar 157.1 mi
3h 31m
£39–56

Chelmsford to Swanage by bus

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7h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 166.1 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Bus Station via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Mowlem Court via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 19m.

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