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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Swanage is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from West Croydon Bus Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Swanage. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Wareham via Clapham Junction and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Croydon to Swanage?

The distance between Croydon and Swanage is 133 miles. The road distance is 123.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Swanage without a car is to train and line 50 bus which takes 4h 50m and costs £45 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Croydon to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Swanage bus from?

Croydon to Swanage bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Swanage train from?

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

Train or bus from Croydon to Swanage?

The best way to get from Croydon to Swanage is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Croydon to Swanage bus arrive?

Croydon to Swanage bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Croydon to Swanage train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Croydon to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Swanage is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Croydon to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2087+ hotels available in Swanage.

Croydon to Swanage - 5 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, car, and bus

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

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Train, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
4h 50m
£45–91
Drive 122.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Croydon to Swanagecar 122.6 mi
2h 34m
£31–44
Train
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 55m
£49–104
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
6h 9m
Bus, line 50 bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 12m

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Distance: 132.1 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from East Croydon to Bus Station via Clapham Junction, Basingstoke, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 6h 9m.

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