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

The cheapest way to get from Peterborough to Swanage is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 8h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Peterborough to Swanage is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Peterborough and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Peterborough to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Queensgate Bus Stn and arriving at Mowlem Court via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Peterborough and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Peterborough and arriving at Wareham via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Peterborough to Swanage?

The distance between Peterborough and Swanage is 211 miles. The road distance is 196.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Peterborough to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £70 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Peterborough to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Peterborough to Swanage bus from?

Peterborough to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Queensgate Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Peterborough to Swanage train from?

Peterborough to Swanage train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.

Train or bus from Peterborough to Swanage?

The best way to get from Peterborough to Swanage is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £70 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the Peterborough to Swanage bus arrive?

Peterborough to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where does the Peterborough to Swanage train arrive?

Peterborough to Swanage train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Peterborough to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Peterborough to Swanage is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Peterborough to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2143+ hotels available in Swanage.

Peterborough 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 Peterborough to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
4h 39m
£71–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B22
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bournemouth Stationbus B10
8h 17m
£40–94
Drive 195.7 mi
1. Drive from Peterborough to Swanagecar 195.7 mi
3h 36m
£48–69
Train, line 50 bus via London
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 27m
£85–185
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 19m
£148–213

Peterborough to Swanage by train, foot, subway, and bus

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4h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 209.5 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Peterborough to Bus Station via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Mowlem Court via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 17m.

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