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How to get fromIpswich to Swanageby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, line 50 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    5h 2m
    £82–189

  2. Bus, line 50 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus bus 50
    7h 57m
    £39–95

  3. Train, bus, line 50 bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    7h 44m
    £52–98

  4. Drive 196.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Swanagecar car 196.4 mi
    4h 10m
    £48–70

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane LCY - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain train
    8h 26m
    £124–518

Ipswich to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

Calendar257Weekly Services
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Mowlem Court via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 57m.

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