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 - £120 and takes 11h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Swanage is to train and fly and taxi which takes 5h 29m and costs £200 - £410.

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 Dolphin Centre and arriving at Mowlem Court via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

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 7h 32m.

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 7h 32m and costs £130 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m 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 National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre 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 7h 32m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 11h 23m.

Where does the Durham to Swanage bus arrive?

Durham to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 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 2076+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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

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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 / ...
7h 32m
£130–216
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 815
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
11h 23m
£54–111
Drive 334.4 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Swanagecar 334.4 mi
6h 23m
£84–121
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
3. Take the taxi from Bournemouth-Airport-BOH to Swanagetaxi
5h 29m
£201–402
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 48m
£162–246
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 42m
£154–241
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain
8h 2m
£109–379
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
7h 46m
£147–320
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
8h 42m
£86–200

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

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Distance: 388.2 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

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 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Durham to Mowlem Court via Darlington, Dolphin Centre, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 11h 23m.

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