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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Swanage is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £24 - £40 and takes 8h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Swanage is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Wareham via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Leicester to Swanage?

The distance between Leicester and Swanage is 234 miles. The road distance is 168.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Leicester to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Swanage bus from?

Leicester to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Swanage train from?

Leicester to Swanage train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Swanage?

The best way to get from Leicester to Swanage is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £110 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Leicester to Swanage bus arrive?

Leicester to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Leicester to Swanage train arrive?

Leicester to Swanage train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Swanage is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Leicester to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2097+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 30m
£98–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
7h 57m
£24–101
Drive 167.9 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Swanagecar 167.9 mi
3h 50m
£42–60
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 6m
£114–162
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus Uk061
8h 42m
£24–37

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

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5h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 233 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Bus Station via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 57m.

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