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

The cheapest way to get from Halifax to Swanage is to bus which costs £50 - £150 and takes 10h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Halifax to Swanage is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Halifax and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Halifax station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Halifax Bus Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via Nelson Street N2, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Halifax and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Halifax and arriving at Wareham via Leeds, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Halifax to Swanage?

The distance between Halifax and Swanage is 343 miles. The road distance is 261.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Halifax to Swanage without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 32m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Halifax to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Swanage bus from?

Halifax to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Nelson Street N2 station.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Swanage train from?

Halifax to Swanage train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Halifax to Swanage?

The best way to get from Halifax to Swanage is to train via London which takes 7h 32m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 10h 37m.

Where does the Halifax to Swanage bus arrive?

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

Where does the Halifax to Swanage train arrive?

Halifax to Swanage train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Halifax to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Halifax to Swanage is 262 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Halifax to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2085+ hotels available in Swanage.

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
7h 32m
£116–215
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nelson Street N2 to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 801
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
10h 37m
£52–144
Drive 260.4 mi
1. Drive from Halifax to Swanagecar 260.4 mi
5h 27m
£65–94
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
6h 17m
£105–252
Train
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
8h 24m
£136–207
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus
8h 7m
£90–316
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
8h 1m
£140–337

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

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7h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 341 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a train from Halifax to Bus Station via Leeds, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halifax Bus Station to Mowlem Court via Bradford Interchange Bus Station, Nelson Street N2, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 10h 37m.

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