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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Swanage is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Wareham via Bristol Temple Meads and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Swanage?

The distance between Cheltenham and Swanage is 175 miles. The road distance is 107.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Cheltenham to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Swanage bus from?

Cheltenham to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Swanage train from?

Cheltenham to Swanage train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Swanage?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Swanage is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Swanage bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cheltenham to Swanage train arrive?

Cheltenham to Swanage train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Swanage is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Cheltenham to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2097+ hotels available in Swanage.

Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain
5h 42m
£68–145
Drive 106.9 mi
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1. Drive from Cheltenham to Swanagecar 106.9 mi
2h 34m
£27–38
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 444
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 26m
£40–93
Train, line 50 bus via Reading
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 49m
£81–133
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Salisburytrain Worcester Foregate Street - Salisbury
2. Take the bus from St Peters Church to Bus Stationbus 50
6h 57m
£53–90

Cheltenham to Swanage by train and bus

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5h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 174 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Bus Station via Bristol Temple Meads, Southampton Central, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 26m.

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