What is the cheapest way to get from Saint-Malo to Swanage?

The cheapest way to get from Saint-Malo to Swanage is to bus which costs £80 - £130 and takes 22h.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint-Malo to Swanage?

The fastest way to get from Saint-Malo to Swanage is to car ferry which takes 7h 16m and costs £130 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Saint-Malo and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Malo to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Saint-Malo and arriving at Bus Station via Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, London Victoria and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h.

Is there a direct ferry between Saint-Malo and Swanage?

No, there is no direct ferry from Saint-Malo to Swanage. However, there are services departing from St Malo Ferry Port and arriving at Poole via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Saint-Malo and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Saint-Malo to Swanage. However, there are services departing from St Malo and arriving at Bournemouth via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord, London Euston and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.

How far is it from Saint-Malo to Swanage?

The distance between Saint-Malo and Swanage is 176 miles.

How do I travel from Saint-Malo to Swanage without a car?

The best way to get from Saint-Malo to Swanage without a car is to car ferry which takes 7h 16m and costs £130 - £310.

How long does it take to get from Saint-Malo to Swanage?

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Saint-Malo to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saint-Malo to Swanage bus from?

Saint-Malo to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saint-Malo station.

Where do I catch the Saint-Malo to Swanage train from?

Saint-Malo to Swanage train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from St Malo station.

Train or bus from Saint-Malo to Swanage?

The best way to get from Saint-Malo to Swanage is to train which takes 11h 7m and costs £380 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £130 and takes 22h.

Where does the Saint-Malo to Swanage bus arrive?

Saint-Malo to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris La Défense station.

What is the time difference between Saint-Malo and Swanage?

Swanage is 1h behind Saint-Malo. It is currently 1:17 AM in Saint-Malo and 12:17 AM in Swanage.

Where does the Saint-Malo to Swanage train arrive?

Saint-Malo to Swanage train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2070+ hotels available in Swanage.

Saint-Malo to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Saint-Malo to Swanage by car ferry, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or car train

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the carferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Poolecarferry
7h 16m
£130–306
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to Paris La Défensebus 772
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
22h
£82–128
Train
1. Take the train from St Malo to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
11h 7m
£380–571
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Saint-Malo to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Swanagecar
8h 41m
£239–293

Saint-Malo to Swanage by bus

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Distance: 174.7 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Saint-Malo, France and Swanage, England?

Brittany Ferries (Condor Ferries) operates a car ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Poole 4 times a week. Tickets cost £45–200 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Malo to Swanage via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Reading, and Bournemouth in around 11h 7m.

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