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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £28 - £65 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Northampton Town Centre and arriving at Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Wareham via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Northampton to Swanage?

The distance between Northampton and Swanage is 199 miles. The road distance is 157.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £70 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Northampton to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Swanage bus from?

Northampton to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Northampton Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Swanage train from?

Northampton to Swanage train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.

Train or bus from Northampton to Swanage?

The best way to get from Northampton to Swanage is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £70 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs £28 - £65 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Northampton to Swanage bus arrive?

Northampton to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Northampton to Swanage train arrive?

Northampton to Swanage train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Northampton to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Swanage is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Northampton to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2142+ hotels available in Swanage.

Northampton to Swanage - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 50 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
4h 36m
£72–186
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
5h 50m
£28–61
Drive 156.4 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to Swanagecar 156.4 mi
2h 51m
£39–55
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Northampton to Coventrytrain
2. Take the train from Coventry to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 46m
£98–149
Train, line 50 bus via Banbury
1. Take the train from Banbury to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 2m
£73–110

Northampton to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

195Weekly Services

4h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 198.3 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Bus Station via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 5h 50m.

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