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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Swanage is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Swanage is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Mowlem Court via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Swanage?

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

How far is it from Ipswich to Swanage?

The distance between Ipswich and Swanage is 206 miles. The road distance is 198.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Ipswich to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Swanage bus from?

Ipswich to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Swanage train from?

Ipswich to Swanage train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Train or bus from Ipswich to Swanage?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Swanage is to train which takes 5h and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 3m.

Where does the Ipswich to Swanage bus arrive?

Ipswich to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Ipswich to Swanage train arrive?

Ipswich to Swanage train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Swanage is 198 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Ipswich to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2079+ hotels available in Swanage.

Ipswich to Swanage - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ipswich to Swanage by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h
£78–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
8h 3m
£33–54
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouthbus Uk061
7h 52m
£51–76
Drive 196.9 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Swanagecar 196.9 mi
4h 13m
£50–71
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NWI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
12h 2m
£192–429
Train to London City Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LCY - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
7h 56m
£126–540

Ipswich to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 204.9 mi
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Bus Station via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Mowlem Court via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 3m.

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