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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £10 - £14 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Swanage is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Swanage. However, there are services departing from City Shops South and arriving at Mowlem Court via Coach Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Swanage?

The distance between Portsmouth and Swanage is 68 miles. The road distance is 71.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Swanage without a car is to train and line 50 bus which takes 3h 10m and costs £22 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Portsmouth to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Swanage bus from?

Portsmouth to Swanage bus services, operated by First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport, depart from City Shops South station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Swanage bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Swanage bus services, operated by First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport, arrive at ASDA & Marlands station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Swanage is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Portsmouth to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2096+ hotels available in Swanage.

Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
3h 10m
£22–44
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from City Shops South to ASDA & Marlandsbus X5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
5h 3m
£10–14
Bus, train, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from City Shops South to Central Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
4h 11m
£16–28
Drive 71 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Swanagecar 71 mi
1h 25m
£18–26

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Distance: 67.9 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a bus from City Shops South to Mowlem Court via ASDA & Marlands, Coach Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 5h 3m.

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