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

The cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Swanage is to train and bus and line 50 bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gillingham to Swanage is to drive which takes 3h and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Gillingham and Swanage?

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

Is there a direct train between Gillingham and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Kent) and arriving at Wareham via Victoria station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Gillingham to Swanage?

The distance between Gillingham and Swanage is 171 miles. The road distance is 156.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gillingham to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Gillingham to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gillingham to Swanage bus from?

Gillingham to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.

Where do I catch the Gillingham to Swanage train from?

Gillingham to Swanage train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.

Train or bus from Gillingham to Swanage?

The best way to get from Gillingham to Swanage is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Gillingham to Swanage bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gillingham to Swanage train arrive?

Gillingham to Swanage train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Gillingham to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Gillingham to Swanage is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Gillingham to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2140+ hotels available in Swanage.

Gillingham 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 Gillingham to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to London Victoriatrain Gillingham / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 4m
£73–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
8h 13m
£33–79
Train, bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouthbus
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 27m
£34–59
Drive 155.8 mi
1. Drive from Gillingham to Swanagecar 155.8 mi
3h
£38–55
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 24m
£67–137

Gillingham to Swanage by train, subway, foot, and bus

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5h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 170.1 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Bus Station via London Victoria, Victoria station, Embankment station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Windmill Road to Mowlem Court via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 13m.

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