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How to get fromRayleigh to Swanageby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Rayleigh to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 50 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    5h 27m
    £57–114

  2. Train, bus, line 50 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    8h 2m
    £35–50

  3. Drive  165.9 mi

    1. Drive from Rayleigh to Swanagecar car 165.9 mi
    3h 5m
    £41–60

Rayleigh to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Rayleigh to Swanage. However, you can take the train to Stratford (London), walk to Stratford station, take the subway to Waterloo Station, walk to London Waterloo Station, take the train to Bournemouth, walk to Bournemouth Station, then take the line 50 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rayleigh to Bus Station via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Victoria station, London Green Line Coach Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 2m.

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