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

The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rugby to Swanage is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Rugby and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Northcote Road and arriving at Mowlem Court via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Rugby and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Wareham via Coventry and Winchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Rugby to Swanage?

The distance between Rugby and Swanage is 181 miles. The road distance is 150.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rugby to Swanage without a car is to train and line 50 bus which takes 5h 28m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Rugby to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Swanage bus from?

Rugby to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Swanage train from?

Rugby to Swanage train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Coventry station.

Train or bus from Rugby to Swanage?

The best way to get from Rugby to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which takes 7h 39m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £140 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Rugby to Swanage bus arrive?

Rugby to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Rugby to Swanage train arrive?

Rugby to Swanage train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Winchester station.

Can I drive from Rugby to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Swanage is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Rugby to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2087+ hotels available in Swanage.

Rugby 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 Rugby to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from Coventry to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
5h 28m
£71–122
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 460 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
7h 39m
£32–52
Drive 149.2 mi
1. Drive from Rugby to Swanagecar 149.2 mi
3h 24m
£38–54
Train
1. Take the train from Coventry to Winchestertrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Winchester to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 47m
£75–132

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Distance: 180.4 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Northcote Road to Mowlem Court via Transport Museum, Pool Meadow Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rugby to Bus Station via Coventry, Winchester, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 5h 47m.

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