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

The cheapest way to get from Scunthorpe to Swanage is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 11h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scunthorpe to Swanage is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Scunthorpe and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Scunthorpe station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Scunthorpe and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe and arriving at Wareham via Doncaster, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Scunthorpe to Swanage?

The distance between Scunthorpe and Swanage is 315 miles. The road distance is 247.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scunthorpe to Swanage without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 28m and costs £95 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Scunthorpe to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scunthorpe to Swanage bus from?

Scunthorpe to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scunthorpe to Swanage train from?

Scunthorpe to Swanage train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.

Train or bus from Scunthorpe to Swanage?

The best way to get from Scunthorpe to Swanage is to train via London which takes 6h 28m and costs £95 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 10h 47m.

Where does the Scunthorpe to Swanage bus arrive?

Scunthorpe to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Scunthorpe to Swanage train arrive?

Scunthorpe to Swanage train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Scunthorpe to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Scunthorpe to Swanage is 248 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Scunthorpe to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2099+ hotels available in Swanage.

Scunthorpe to Swanage - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
6h 28m
£96–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukn14
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus Uk061
11h 39m
£41–70
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 152
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
10h 47m
£64–158
Drive 246.3 mi
1. Drive from Scunthorpe to Swanagecar 246.3 mi
5h 16m
£61–88
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
6h 51m
£121–279
Train
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
8h 13m
£137–205
Fly Humberside Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane HUY - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
11h 59m
£124–650
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
8h 41m
£106–343
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
7h 38m
£135–343

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Distance: 312.9 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Bus Station via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Mowlem Court via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 10h 47m.

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