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

The cheapest way to get from Dorking to Swanage is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorking to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Dorking and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorking to Swanage. However, there are services departing from South Street and arriving at Mowlem Court via Guildford station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Dorking and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Dorking to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Dorking Deepdene and arriving at Wareham via Guildford and Woking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Dorking to Swanage?

The distance between Dorking and Swanage is 126 miles. The road distance is 108.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorking to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Dorking to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorking to Swanage bus from?

Dorking to Swanage bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Dorking to Swanage train from?

Dorking to Swanage train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Woking station.

Train or bus from Dorking to Swanage?

The best way to get from Dorking to Swanage is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Dorking to Swanage bus arrive?

Dorking to Swanage bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Dorking to Swanage train arrive?

Dorking to Swanage train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Wareham station.

Can I drive from Dorking to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorking to Swanage is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Dorking to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2141+ hotels available in Swanage.

Dorking to Swanage - 5 ways to travel via train, line 465 bus, and line 50 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Woking to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
3h 58m
£46–110
Drive 107.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dorking to Swanagecar 107.5 mi
2h 18m
£27–38
Line 465 bus, train, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from West Street to Surbitonbus 465
2. Take the train from Woking to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 8m
£40–97
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Dorking Deepdene to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
4h 50m
£61–96
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
5h 33m

Dorking to Swanage by train and bus

110Weekly Services

3h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 125.4 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Woking to Wareham hourly. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Street to Mowlem Court via Friary Bus Station, Guildford station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 5h 33m.

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