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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Swanage is to bus which costs £50 - £180 and takes 12h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Swanage is to fly and train which takes 5h 30m and costs £100 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B and arriving at Mowlem Court via Interchange, London Victoria and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Wareham via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Durham to Swanage?

The distance between Durham and Swanage is 390 miles. The road distance is 336.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs £140 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Durham to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Swanage bus from?

Durham to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Swanage train from?

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

Train or bus from Durham to Swanage?

The best way to get from Durham to Swanage is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs £140 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £180 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Durham to Swanage bus arrive?

Durham to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Durham to Swanage train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Durham to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Swanage is 336 miles. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Durham to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2140+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Durham to Swanage by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
6h 48m
£140–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
12h 10m
£53–179
Drive 334.4 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Swanagecar 334.4 mi
6h 23m
£82–118
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
5h 30m
£107–253
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Durham to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 22m
£196–276
Train #2
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
10h 12m
£183–279
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Warehamtrain
4. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus
7h 21m
£97–342
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Durham 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 27m
£141–322
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain
7h 58m
£88–206

Durham to Swanage by train, foot, subway, and bus

145Weekly Services

6h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 388.1 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Bus Station via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B to Mowlem Court via Interchange, London Victoria, and Bournemouth Station in around 12h 10m.

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