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 £29 - £60 and takes 8h 35m.

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 10m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Station, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Swanage?

The distance between Ipswich and Swanage is 196 miles. The road distance is 197.5 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 and line 50 bus which takes 5h 32m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m 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 does the Ipswich to Swanage bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ipswich to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Swanage is 198 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Ipswich to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2079+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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

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Train, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50 / ...
5h 32m
£74–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Bournemouthbus
8h 35m
£30–56
Drive 196.4 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Swanagecar 196.4 mi
4h 10m
£50–72
Train, line 50 bus via Reading
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain
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 / ...
6h 35m
£96–163

Ipswich to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

139Weekly Services

5h 32mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 195.3 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Bus Station via Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 35m.

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