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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Swanage is to fly and train which costs £430 - £900 and takes 31h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Swanage is to fly and train which takes 30h 26m and costs £440 - £1,300.

How far is it from Melbourne to Swanage?

The distance between Melbourne and Swanage is 10732 miles.

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

It takes approximately 30h 33m to get from Melbourne to Swanage, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Swanage?

Swanage is 11h behind Melbourne. It is currently 2:18 AM in Melbourne and 3:18 PM in Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2080+ hotels available in Swanage.

Melbourne to Swanage - 8 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Swanage by plane or train

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Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MEL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain
30h 33m
£422–951
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MEL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain
34h 29m
£345–916
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MEL - STN
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain
30h 33m
£578–1,242
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MEL - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Warehamtrain
31h 18m
£431–876
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane MEL - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
32h 1m
£578–1,028
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MEL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
30h 26m
£444–1,253
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane MEL - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain
32h 32m
£573–1,071
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane MEL - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain
34h 37m
£654–1,750

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 10,669.3 mi
Duration: 30h 33m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Swanage, England?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Swanage. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington station, take the subway to Waterloo station, walk to London Waterloo Station, take the train to Wareham, walk to Wareham Station, then take the line 40 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), walk to Stansted Airport, take the train to Tottenham Hale, walk to Tottenham Hale Station, take the subway to Euston station, take the subway to Waterloo Station, walk to London Waterloo Station, take the train to Wareham, walk to Wareham Station, then take the line 40 bus to Bus Station.

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