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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Swanage is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 8h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Swanage is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Mowlem Court via London Victoria and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Wareham via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Swanage?

The distance between Folkestone and Swanage is 205 miles. The road distance is 183.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Folkestone to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Swanage bus from?

Folkestone to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Swanage train from?

Folkestone to Swanage train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Swanage?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Swanage is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Folkestone to Swanage bus arrive?

Folkestone to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Folkestone to Swanage train arrive?

Folkestone to Swanage train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Folkestone to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Swanage is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Folkestone to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2087+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 10m
£81–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
8h 13m
£30–49
Drive 182.2 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Swanagecar 182.2 mi
3h 19m
£46–66
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Waterloo Easttrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 46m
£79–151
Line 10 bus, train
1. Take the bus from East Kent College to Ashford International stationbus 10
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex)train
3. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
9h 13m
£72–130

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Distance: 204.2 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Bus Station via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Mowlem Court via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 13m.

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