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

The cheapest way to get from Paddington to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paddington to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Paddington and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Paddington to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from London Heathrow Airport and arriving at Bus Station via Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Paddington to Swanage?

The distance between Paddington and Swanage is 127 miles. The road distance is 122.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paddington to Swanage without a car is to train and line 50 bus which takes 4h 30m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Paddington to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paddington to Swanage bus from?

Paddington to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Paddington to Swanage bus arrive?

Paddington to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bournemouth station.

Can I drive from Paddington to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Paddington to Swanage is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Paddington to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2079+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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

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Train, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50 / ...
4h 30m
£40–90
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50 / ...
5h 51m
£20–33
Bus, line 50 bus via Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50 / ...
4h 50m
£25–51
Drive 121.8 mi
1. Drive from Paddington to Swanagecar 121.8 mi
2h 29m
£31–45

Paddington to Swanage by subway, train, and bus

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Distance: 125.8 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from London Paddington to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, London Heathrow Airport, and Bournemouth Station in around 4h 50m.

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