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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Mowlem Court via King Street, London Victoria and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Wareham via Maidstone East and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Kent to Swanage?

The distance between Kent and Swanage is 180 miles. The road distance is 159.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Kent to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Swanage bus from?

Kent to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.

Where do I catch the Kent to Swanage train from?

Kent to Swanage train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.

Train or bus from Kent to Swanage?

The best way to get from Kent to Swanage is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Kent to Swanage bus arrive?

Kent to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Kent to Swanage train arrive?

Kent to Swanage train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Waterloo East station.

Can I drive from Kent to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Swanage is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Kent to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2087+ hotels available in Swanage.

Kent to Swanage - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 50 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Waterloo Easttrain Ashford International - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 51m
£67–141
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus 814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
7h 48m
£26–41
Drive 158.8 mi
1. Drive from Kent to Swanagecar 158.8 mi
2h 57m
£40–57
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 52m
£70–134
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouthbus Uk061
7h 49m
£40–66

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Distance: 178.9 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Bus Station via Maidstone East, London Waterloo East, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Mowlem Court via King Street, London Victoria, and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 48m.

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