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

The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Swanage is to train and bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Swanage is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Lincoln and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at Mowlem Court via St Margaret's Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Lincoln and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Wareham via Newark North Gate, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Lincoln to Swanage?

The distance between Lincoln and Swanage is 272 miles. The road distance is 221.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lincoln to Swanage without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 4m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Lincoln to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lincoln to Swanage bus from?

Lincoln to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.

Where do I catch the Lincoln to Swanage train from?

Lincoln to Swanage train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newark North Gate station.

Train or bus from Lincoln to Swanage?

The best way to get from Lincoln to Swanage is to train via London which takes 6h 4m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Lincoln to Swanage bus arrive?

Lincoln to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Lincoln to Swanage train arrive?

Lincoln to Swanage train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Lincoln to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Swanage is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Lincoln to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2085+ hotels available in Swanage.

Lincoln to Swanage - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Lincoln to Swanage by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain Bradford Forster Square - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
6h 4m
£95–172
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus
10h 59m
£43–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
9h 9m
£48–122
Drive 219.8 mi
1. Drive from Lincoln to Swanagecar 219.8 mi
4h 49m
£55–79
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
7h 19m
£120–289
Train
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Nottinghamtrain Lincoln Central - Derby / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Bournemouthtrain Nottingham - Bournemouth
8h 10m
£119–185
Train to Humberside Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Barnetbytrain
2. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane HUY - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
12h 16m
£133–663

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Distance: 270.6 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Bus Station via Newark North Gate, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Mowlem Court via St Margaret's Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 9h 9m.

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