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How to get fromCroydon to Swanageby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Croydon to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Winchestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Winchester to Warehamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus bus 40 / ...
    4h 3m
    £55–121

  2. Drive 122.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Croydon to Swanagecar car 122.6 mi
    2h 34m
    £30–43

  3. Train, line 50 bus

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    4h 32m
    £50–106

  4. Bus, line 50 bus

    1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus bus 50
    6h 4m

  5. Bus, line 50 bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    7h 8m

Croydon to Swanage by train and bus

Calendar189Weekly Services
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 135.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 6h 4m.

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