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

The cheapest way to get from Coulsdon to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coulsdon to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Coulsdon and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Coulsdon to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Coulsdon Library and arriving at Mowlem Court via Redhill Bus Station, Gatwick Airport North Terminal, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Coulsdon and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Coulsdon to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Coulsdon South and arriving at Wareham via Clapham Junction and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Coulsdon to Swanage?

The distance between Coulsdon and Swanage is 141 miles. The road distance is 122.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Coulsdon to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Coulsdon to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coulsdon to Swanage bus from?

Coulsdon to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport North Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Coulsdon to Swanage train from?

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

Train or bus from Coulsdon to Swanage?

The best way to get from Coulsdon to Swanage is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Coulsdon to Swanage bus arrive?

Coulsdon to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Coulsdon to Swanage train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Coulsdon to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Coulsdon to Swanage is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Coulsdon to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2086+ hotels available in Swanage.

Coulsdon 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 Coulsdon to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 58m
£51–109
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
6h 9m
£22–39
Bus, train, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Coulsdon Library to Waterloo Station / Tenison Waybus N68
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 11m
£45–90
Drive 121.8 mi
1. Drive from Coulsdon to Swanagecar 121.8 mi
2h 23m
£31–44
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Redhill to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 52m
£54–96

Coulsdon to Swanage by train and bus

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Distance: 140.4 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Coulsdon South to Bus Station via Clapham Junction, Basingstoke, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coulsdon Library to Mowlem Court via Redhill Bus Station, North Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick Airport North Terminal, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 6h 9m.

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