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

The cheapest way to get from Hertford to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hertford to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Hertford and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Hertford to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Tesco and arriving at Bus Station via Airport Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Hertford and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Hertford to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Hertford East and arriving at Wareham via Tottenham Hale Station, Green Park station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Hertford to Swanage?

The distance between Hertford and Swanage is 160 miles. The road distance is 146.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hertford to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Hertford to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hertford to Swanage bus from?

Hertford to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Airport Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hertford to Swanage train from?

Hertford to Swanage train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Hertford to Swanage?

The best way to get from Hertford to Swanage is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Hertford to Swanage bus arrive?

Hertford to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Hertford to Swanage train arrive?

Hertford to Swanage train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Wareham station.

Can I drive from Hertford to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Hertford to Swanage is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Hertford to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2081+ hotels available in Swanage.

Hertford to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 50 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hertford to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 17m
£58–117
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50 / ...
7h 5m
£23–36
Drive 145.6 mi
1. Drive from Hertford to Swanagecar 145.6 mi
2h 36m
£37–53
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50 / ...
6h 16m
£73–129

Hertford to Swanage by bus

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Distance: 159.2 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Wareham hourly. Tickets cost £40–95 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tesco to Bus Station via Airport Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport, and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 5m.

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