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

The cheapest way to get from East Grinstead to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £20 - £30 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from East Grinstead to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between East Grinstead and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from East Grinstead to Swanage. However, there are services departing from War Memorial and arriving at Mowlem Court via South Terminal Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

Is there a direct train between East Grinstead and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from East Grinstead to Swanage. However, there are services departing from East Grinstead and arriving at Wareham via Clapham Junction and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from East Grinstead to Swanage?

The distance between East Grinstead and Swanage is 156 miles. The road distance is 129.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from East Grinstead to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from East Grinstead to Swanage, including transfers.

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

East Grinstead to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Terminal Bus Station.

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

East Grinstead to Swanage train services, operated by Southern, depart from East Grinstead station.

Train or bus from East Grinstead to Swanage?

The best way to get from East Grinstead to Swanage is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the East Grinstead to Swanage bus arrive?

East Grinstead to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the East Grinstead to Swanage train arrive?

East Grinstead to Swanage train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from East Grinstead to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between East Grinstead to Swanage is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from East Grinstead to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2087+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from East Grinstead to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Warehamtrain
5h 34m
£58–119
Bus, line 50 bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 59m
£20–30
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
6h 3m
£34–49
Drive 128.8 mi
1. Drive from East Grinstead to Swanagecar 128.8 mi
2h 36m
£32–47
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Crawley to Havanttrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 42m
£43–80

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Distance: 155.3 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from East Grinstead to Bus Station via Clapham Junction, Basingstoke, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from War Memorial to Mowlem Court via Gatwick South Terminal, South Terminal Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 6h 3m.

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