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

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Swanage is to bus which costs £70 - £180 and takes 12h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Swanage is to drive which takes 6h 3m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Mowlem Court via London Victoria and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Wareham via King's Cross St. Pancras station, Vauxhall and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Darlington to Swanage?

The distance between Darlington and Swanage is 371 miles. The road distance is 319.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Darlington to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs £130 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Darlington to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Swanage bus from?

Darlington to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Swanage train from?

Darlington to Swanage train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Darlington to Swanage?

The best way to get from Darlington to Swanage is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs £130 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 12h 43m.

Where does the Darlington to Swanage bus arrive?

Darlington to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Darlington to Swanage train arrive?

Darlington to Swanage train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Darlington to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Swanage is 319 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Darlington to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2102+ hotels available in Swanage.

Darlington to Swanage - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
6h 54m
£132–238
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 591
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
12h 43m
£75–179
Drive 317.6 mi
1. Drive from Darlington to Swanagecar 317.6 mi
6h 3m
£79–113
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
6h 17m
£109–264
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Darlington to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 32m
£184–258
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
12h 15m
£142–217
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Darlington to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
7h 38m
£133–310
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
5. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus
8h 39m
£115–379
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain
8h 45m
£90–222

Darlington to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

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6h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 369 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Bus Station via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Vauxhall, Vauxhall, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Mowlem Court via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bournemouth Station in around 12h 43m.

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