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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Swanage is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 9h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Swanage is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Cecil Square and arriving at Mowlem Court via Bus Station, London Victoria and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Wareham via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Margate to Swanage?

The distance between Margate and Swanage is 225 miles. The road distance is 192.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £95 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Margate to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Swanage bus from?

Margate to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Swanage train from?

Margate to Swanage train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.

Train or bus from Margate to Swanage?

The best way to get from Margate to Swanage is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £95 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 9h 54m.

Where does the Margate to Swanage bus arrive?

Margate to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Margate to Swanage train arrive?

Margate to Swanage train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Margate to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Swanage is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Margate to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2143+ hotels available in Swanage.

Margate 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 Margate to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
5h 25m
£97–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
9h 54m
£38–91
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Margate to London Victoriatrain Ramsgate - London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouthbus Uk061
8h 9m
£54–100
Drive 191 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Swanagecar 191 mi
3h 30m
£47–68
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Ramsgate to London Waterloo Easttrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 47m
£86–196

Margate to Swanage by train and bus

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Distance: 224 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Bus Station via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cecil Square to Mowlem Court via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bournemouth Station in around 9h 54m.

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