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

The cheapest way to get from Hertford to Swanage is to bus which costs £16 - £28 and takes 8h 52m.

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 station to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via St Peter's Street, London Heathrow Airport and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

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 North and arriving at Wareham via Finsbury Park station, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Hertford to Swanage?

The distance between Hertford and Swanage is 154 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 4h 30m and costs £60 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m 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 Arriva UK, depart from St Peter's Street 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 4h 30m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £28 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Hertford to Swanage bus arrive?

Hertford to Swanage bus services, operated by Arriva UK, 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 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Hertford to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2142+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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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
4h 30m
£60–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Peter's Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 724 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus Uk061
8h 52m
£17–28
Drive 145.7 mi
1. Drive from Hertford to Swanagecar 145.7 mi
2h 36m
£36–52
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 28m
£53–122

Hertford to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

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4h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 153.1 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Wareham hourly. Tickets cost £45–120 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via St Peter's Street, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport, and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 52m.

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