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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Swanage is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Swanage is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Mowlem Court via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Wareham via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Swanage?

The distance between Sheffield and Swanage is 300 miles. The road distance is 231.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £130 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Sheffield to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Swanage bus from?

Sheffield to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Swanage train from?

Sheffield to Swanage train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Sheffield to Swanage?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Swanage is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £130 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Sheffield to Swanage bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sheffield to Swanage train arrive?

Sheffield to Swanage train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Swanage is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Sheffield to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2140+ hotels available in Swanage.

Sheffield to Swanage - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Sheffield to Swanage by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
6h 4m
£139–253
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange - City Centre to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk905 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus Uk061
10h 57m
£33–53
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
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
9h 10m
£58–138
Drive 230.1 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Swanagecar 230.1 mi
4h 44m
£56–81
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield 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
5h 33m
£110–248
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
6h 43m
£134–200
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Warehamtrain
7h 33m
£111–373
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield 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 9m
£175–350

Sheffield to Swanage by train, foot, subway, and bus

203Weekly Services

6h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 298.4 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Bus Station via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Mowlem Court via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 9h 10m.

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