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

The cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Eastbourne and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Eastbourne to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Memorial Roundabout and arriving at Mowlem Court via Old Steine, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Eastbourne to Swanage?

The distance between Eastbourne and Swanage is 129 miles. The road distance is 137.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Swanage without a car is to train and line 50 bus which takes 5h 15m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Eastbourne to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Swanage bus from?

Eastbourne to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.

Where does the Eastbourne to Swanage bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Eastbourne to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Eastbourne to Swanage is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Eastbourne to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2143+ hotels available in Swanage.

Eastbourne to Swanage - 3 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Eastbourne to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 15m
£56–120
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Steine 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
7h 18m
£30–78
Drive 136.5 mi
1. Drive from Eastbourne to Swanagecar 136.5 mi
2h 39m
£34–48

Eastbourne to Swanage by train and bus

207Weekly Services

5h 15mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.4 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Memorial Roundabout to Mowlem Court via Old Steine, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 18m.

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