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How to get fromKettering to Swanageby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 50 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kettering to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    5h 12m
    £86–164

  2. Drive 170.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kettering to Swanagecar car 170.5 mi
    3h 9m
    £42–60

  3. Train, bus, line 50 bus

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Lutontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    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
    6h 20m
    £50–97

  4. Bus, line 200 bus, train, line 50 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Northampton Bus Interchangebus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus D2 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bridge Streetbus bus 200
    4. Take the train from Banbury to Bournemouthtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    8h 35m
    £76–108

Kettering to Swanage by train, foot, subway, and bus

Calendar259Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Kettering to Swanage. However, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, walk to Euston station, take the subway to Waterloo Station, walk to London Waterloo Station, take the train to Bournemouth, walk to Bournemouth Station, then take the line 50 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kettering to Mowlem Court via Luton, Luton Station Interchange, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 6h 20m.

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