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

The cheapest way to get from Salisbury to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £9 and takes 2h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salisbury to Swanage is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Salisbury and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Salisbury to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Blue Boar Row and arriving at Mowlem Court via Meeting House Lane and St Peters Church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Salisbury to Swanage?

The distance between Salisbury and Swanage is 78 miles. The road distance is 47.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salisbury to Swanage without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 47m and costs £27 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Salisbury to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salisbury to Swanage bus from?

Salisbury to Swanage bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Blue Boar Row station.

Where does the Salisbury to Swanage bus arrive?

Salisbury to Swanage bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Meeting House Lane station.

Can I drive from Salisbury to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Salisbury to Swanage is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Salisbury to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2102+ hotels available in Swanage.

Salisbury to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 50 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Salisbury to Swanage by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain
3. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus 40 / ...
2h 47m
£28–65
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Meeting House Lanebus X3
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus X3 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Peters Church to Mowlem Courtbus 50
2h 59m
£9
Drive 46.8 mi
1. Drive from Salisbury to Swanagecar 46.8 mi
1h 6m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Salisbury to Swanagetaxi 46.8 mi
1h 6m
£200–250

Salisbury to Swanage by train and bus

210Weekly Services

2h 47mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 77.4 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Blue Boar Row to Mowlem Court via Meeting House Lane, Bournemouth Square, and St Peters Church in around 2h 59m.

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