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

The cheapest way to get from Hastings to Swanage is to line 99 bus and bus and line 50 bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 8h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hastings to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Hastings and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Hastings to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Pier and arriving at Mowlem Court via Gildredge Road, Old Steine, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Hastings and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Hastings to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Hastings and arriving at Wareham via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Hastings to Swanage?

The distance between Hastings and Swanage is 194 miles. The road distance is 149.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hastings to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £70 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Hastings to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hastings to Swanage bus from?

Hastings to Swanage bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Pier station.

Where do I catch the Hastings to Swanage train from?

Hastings to Swanage train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Hastings station.

Train or bus from Hastings to Swanage?

The best way to get from Hastings to Swanage is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can line 99 bus and bus and line 50 bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the Hastings to Swanage bus arrive?

Hastings to Swanage bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Gildredge Road station.

Where does the Hastings to Swanage train arrive?

Hastings to Swanage train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Waterloo East station.

Can I drive from Hastings to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Hastings to Swanage is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Hastings to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2099+ hotels available in Swanage.

Hastings to Swanage - 5 ways to travel via train, line 99 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Hastings to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hastings to London Waterloo Easttrain Hastings - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 35m
£75–153
Line 99 bus, bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pier to Gildredge Roadbus 99 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Old Steinebus 12X / ...
3. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
8h 47m
£30–52
Line 99 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pier to Gildredge Roadbus 99 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Brighton Stationbus 12X / ...
3. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
7h 23m
£49–84
Drive 148.5 mi
1. Drive from Hastings to Swanagecar 148.5 mi
2h 57m
£37–53
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Hastings to Brightontrain
2. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 56m
£59–105

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Distance: 193.2 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Hastings to Bus Station via London Waterloo East, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pier to Mowlem Court via Gildredge Road, Old Steine, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 47m.

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