What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Swanage?

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £17 - £55 and takes 4h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Swanage?

The fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick Airport and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick Airport to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport South Terminal and arriving at Mowlem Court via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Wareham via Clapham Junction and Winchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Gatwick Airport to Swanage?

The distance between Gatwick Airport and Swanage is 151 miles. The road distance is 120 miles.

How do I travel from Gatwick Airport to Swanage without a car?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £60 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Gatwick Airport to Swanage?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Gatwick Airport to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to Swanage bus from?

Gatwick Airport to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to Swanage train from?

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

Train or bus from Gatwick Airport to Swanage?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Swanage is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs £17 - £55 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Swanage bus arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport T5 - station.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Swanage train arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Swanage train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Winchester station.

Can I drive from Gatwick Airport to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick Airport to Swanage is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Gatwick Airport to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2143+ hotels available in Swanage.

Gatwick Airport to Swanage - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 50 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Gatwick Airport 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 / ...
4h 11m
£63–137
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
4h 53m
£17–55
Drive 119.3 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Swanagecar 119.3 mi
2h 40m
£29–42
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Havanttrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
4h 39m
£51–107
Train, line 50 bus via Reading
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 16m
£66–106

Gatwick Airport to Swanage by train and bus

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4h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 150.6 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Swanage, England?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Bus Station via Clapham Junction, Winchester, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Mowlem Court via London Heathrow Airport T5 -, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 4h 53m.

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