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 3m.

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 37m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Horton Road and arriving at Mowlem Court via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

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 Bournemouth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Swanage?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Swanage is 274 miles. The road distance is 237.9 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 which takes 7h 50m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m 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 Cross Country, 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 which takes 7h 50m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 3m.

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 Cross Country, arrive at Bournemouth station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Swanage is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Greater Manchester to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2079+ hotels available in Swanage.

Greater Manchester to Swanage - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Swanage by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
7h 50m
£115–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
9h 3m
£44–78
Drive 236.5 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Swanagecar 236.5 mi
4h 37m
£59–85
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
5h 11m
£93–228
Train via Winchester
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Winchestertrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Winchester to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
7h 55m
£119–191
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Warehamtrain
3. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus
7h 18m
£100–322

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Distance: 272.2 mi
Duration: 7h 50m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horton Road to Mowlem Court via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 9h 3m.

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