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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between East Croydon and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from East Croydon station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Dingwall Road / East Croydon Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

Is there a direct train between East Croydon and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from East Croydon to Swanage. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Wareham via Clapham Junction and Winchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from East Croydon to Swanage?

The distance between East Croydon and Swanage is 135 miles. The road distance is 123.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from East Croydon to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from East Croydon to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Croydon to Swanage bus from?

East Croydon to Swanage bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Dingwall Road / East Croydon Station.

Where do I catch the East Croydon to Swanage train from?

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

Train or bus from East Croydon to Swanage?

The best way to get from East Croydon to Swanage is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the East Croydon to Swanage bus arrive?

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

Where does the East Croydon to Swanage train arrive?

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

Can I drive from East Croydon to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between East Croydon to Swanage is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from East Croydon to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2142+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Winchestertrain London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the train from Winchester to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 57m
£54–121
Drive 122.9 mi
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1. Drive from East Croydon to Swanagecar 122.9 mi
2h 34m
£30–44
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Dingwall Road / East Croydon 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
5h 58m
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Woking to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
4h 51m
£44–103
Bus, line 50 bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Dingwall Road / East Croydon 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 2m

East Croydon to Swanage by train and bus

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Distance: 134.5 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from East Croydon to Bus Station via Clapham Junction, Winchester, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dingwall Road / East Croydon Station to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 5h 58m.

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