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

The cheapest way to get from Hitchin to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £27 - £60 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hitchin to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Hitchin and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Hitchin to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Moormead Close and arriving at Mowlem Court via Luton DART Parkway, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Hitchin and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Hitchin and arriving at Wareham via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Hitchin to Swanage?

The distance between Hitchin and Swanage is 166 miles. The road distance is 150.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hitchin to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £65 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Hitchin to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hitchin to Swanage bus from?

Hitchin to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.

Where do I catch the Hitchin to Swanage train from?

Hitchin to Swanage train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.

Train or bus from Hitchin to Swanage?

The best way to get from Hitchin to Swanage is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs £27 - £60 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Hitchin to Swanage bus arrive?

Hitchin to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Hitchin to Swanage train arrive?

Hitchin to Swanage train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Hitchin to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Hitchin to Swanage is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Hitchin to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2143+ hotels available in Swanage.

Hitchin 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 Hitchin to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hitchin to London St Pancras Intltrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
4h 30m
£66–163
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
7h 9m
£27–58
Drive 149.8 mi
1. Drive from Hitchin to Swanagecar 149.8 mi
2h 43m
£37–53
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Stevenage to Moorgatetrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 14m
£87–161

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Distance: 165.2 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Hitchin to Bus Station via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moormead Close to Mowlem Court via Hampton by Hilton, Luton DART Parkway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 9m.

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