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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Swanage is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Swanage is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Mowlem Court via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Wareham via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Chester to Swanage?

The distance between Chester and Swanage is 314 miles. The road distance is 220.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Swanage without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 5m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Chester to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Swanage bus from?

Chester to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Swanage train from?

Chester to Swanage train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Swanage?

The best way to get from Chester to Swanage is to train via London which takes 6h 5m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Chester to Swanage bus arrive?

Chester to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Chester to Swanage train arrive?

Chester to Swanage train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Chester to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Swanage is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Chester to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2079+ hotels available in Swanage.

Chester to Swanage - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Swanage by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
6h 5m
£106–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
9h 13m
£42–70
Drive 219.3 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Swanagecar 219.3 mi
4h 47m
£55–79
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
5h 53m
£106–245
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 11m
£104–167
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham Internationaltrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h
£105–163
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
7h 53m
£117–262
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Warehamtrain
7h 49m
£113–339

Chester to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 312 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Bus Station via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Mowlem Court via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 9h 13m.

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