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 £45 - £100 and takes 11h 32m.

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 £60 - £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 Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, London Victoria and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.

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 23m.

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 23m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m 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 FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach 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 23m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 11h 32m.

Where does the Halifax to Swanage bus arrive?

Halifax to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria 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 2107+ hotels available in Swanage.

Halifax to Swanage - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Halifax to Swanage by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 23m
£116–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoriabus Uk001 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
11h 32m
£46–96
Drive 260.4 mi
1. Drive from Halifax to Swanagecar 260.4 mi
5h 27m
£64–92
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 8m
£107–248
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 23m
£147–218
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
9h 26m
£114–169
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, 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
8h 4m
£97–330
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
7h 53m
£140–338

Halifax to Swanage by bus

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Distance: 340.9 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halifax Bus Station to Mowlem Court via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, London Victoria, and Bournemouth Station in around 11h 32m.

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