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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Swanage is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 8h 11m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Waterfront Bus Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Wareham via Victoria station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Rochester to Swanage?

The distance between Rochester and Swanage is 168 miles. The road distance is 153.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Rochester to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Swanage bus from?

Rochester to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Swanage train from?

Rochester to Swanage train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.

Train or bus from Rochester to Swanage?

The best way to get from Rochester to Swanage is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 8h 11m.

Where does the Rochester to Swanage bus arrive?

Rochester to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Rochester to Swanage train arrive?

Rochester to Swanage train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Swanage is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Rochester to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2095+ hotels available in Swanage.

Rochester 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 Rochester to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain Gillingham / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 16m
£62–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
8h 11m
£28–46
Train, bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouthbus
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 28m
£33–53
Drive 152.9 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Swanagecar 152.9 mi
2h 55m
£39–55
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Rochester to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 33m
£55–117

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

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Distance: 167.5 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Bus Station via London Victoria, Victoria station, Westminster station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterfront Bus Station to Mowlem Court via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 11m.

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