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

The cheapest way to get from London to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus via London Green Line Coach Station which costs £15 - £24 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between London and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Swanage. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Mowlem Court via Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

Is there a direct train between London and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from London to Swanage. However, there are services departing from London Waterloo and arriving at Wareham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from London to Swanage?

The distance between London and Swanage is 131 miles. The road distance is 123.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from London to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Swanage bus from?

London to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Swanage train from?

London to Swanage train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from London to Swanage?

The best way to get from London to Swanage is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the London to Swanage bus arrive?

London to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Where does the London to Swanage train arrive?

London to Swanage train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Wareham station.

Can I drive from London to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Swanage is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from London to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2141+ hotels available in Swanage.

London to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 50 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
3h 1m
£53–115
Bus, line 50 bus via London Green Line Coach Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouthbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 8m
£16–24
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
4h 37m
£23–51
Drive 123.1 mi
1. Drive from London to Swanagecar 123.1 mi
2h 32m
£30–44

London to Swanage by train and bus

195Weekly Services

3h 1mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 130.6 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Wareham hourly. Tickets cost £45–120 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Mowlem Court via Bournemouth Station in around 4h 37m.

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