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 6h 4m.

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 Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from East Croydon to Swanage?

The distance between East Croydon and Swanage is 137 miles. The road distance is 123.5 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 4h 53m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m 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 4h 53m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs and takes 6h 4m.

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 Basingstoke 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 2098+ 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 Basingstoketrain London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 53m
£49–104
Drive 122.8 mi
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1. Drive from East Croydon to Swanagecar 122.8 mi
2h 34m
£31–44
Bus, train, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Waterloo Station / Tenison Waybus N68
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
4h 54m
£40–90
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
6h 4m
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 7m

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Distance: 135.7 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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, Basingstoke, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 4h 53m. 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 6h 4m.

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