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 £85 - £170 and takes 22h 22m.

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. However, there are services departing from Saint-Malo and arriving at Mowlem Court via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 22m.

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 Wareham via Rennes, Lille Europe, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saint-Malo station.

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

Saint-Malo to Swanage train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), 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 12h 15m and costs £180 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £170 and takes 22h 22m.

Where does the Saint-Malo to Swanage bus arrive?

Saint-Malo to Swanage bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

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

Swanage is 1h behind Saint-Malo. It is currently 3:16 PM in Saint-Malo and 2:16 PM in Swanage.

Where does the Saint-Malo to Swanage train arrive?

Saint-Malo to Swanage train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2142+ 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), bus, car, or car train

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Poolecarferry
7h 16m
£135–306
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
22h 22m
£86–170
Train
1. Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Rennes to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St. Pancras Int.train
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain
12h 15m
£184–397
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Saint-Malo to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Swanagecar
8h 41m
£223–278

Saint-Malo to Swanage by train, subway, foot, and bus

27Weekly Services

12h 15mAverage Duration

£184Cheapest Price

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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 Bus Station via Rennes, Lille Europe, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Embankment station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 12h 15m.

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