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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 7h 46m.

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 Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

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 1m.

How far is it from Leicester to Swanage?

The distance between Leicester and Swanage is 233 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 1m and costs £95 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m 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 FlixBus, depart from Leicester 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 1m and costs £95 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Leicester to Swanage bus arrive?

Leicester to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport 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 2143+ hotels available in Swanage.

Leicester 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 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 1m
£100–204
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
7h 46m
£33–69
Drive 167.9 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Swanagecar 167.9 mi
3h 50m
£41–59
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
6h 46m
£120–173
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sainsbury'sbus 148
2. Take the train from Leamington Spa to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 48m
£89–119

Leicester to Swanage by bus

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7h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 231.8 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 46m.

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