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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Swanage is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Swanage is to fly and train and bus which takes 4h 33m and costs £95 - £220.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Wareham via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Manchester to Swanage?

The distance between Manchester and Swanage is 318 miles. The road distance is 238.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £120 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Manchester to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Swanage train from?

Manchester to Swanage train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Where does the Manchester to Swanage train arrive?

Manchester to Swanage train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Swanage is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Manchester to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2140+ hotels available in Swanage.

Manchester to Swanage - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 50m
£120–237
Drive 236.8 mi
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1. Drive from Manchester to Swanagecar 236.8 mi
4h 45m
£58–83
Fly to Southampton Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
3. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus
4h 33m
£96–215
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
6h 27m
£141–195
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Warehamtrain
6h 34m
£97–340

Manchester to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

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5h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 316.6 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bus Station via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 5h 50m.

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