What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Swanage?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Swanage is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Swanage?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Swanage is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Horton Road and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Wareham via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Swanage?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Swanage is 321 miles. The road distance is 236.8 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Swanage without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Swanage without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 13m and costs £100 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Swanage?

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Greater Manchester to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Swanage bus from?

Greater Manchester to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Swanage train from?

Greater Manchester to Swanage train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Swanage?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Swanage is to train via London which takes 7h 13m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Swanage bus arrive?

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

Where does the Greater Manchester to Swanage train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Swanage train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Swanage is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Greater Manchester to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2079+ hotels available in Swanage.

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
7h 13m
£107–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Bournemouthbus Uk061
9h 20m
£44–79
Drive 235.4 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Swanagecar 235.4 mi
4h 40m
£60–86
Fly, train, line 50 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus
7h 51m
£105–358
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
8h 10m
£115–175

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Distance: 318.7 mi
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Swanage, England?

You can take a bus from St Mary's to Bus Station via Charlotte Street, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horton Road to Bus Station via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 9h 20m.

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