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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Swanage is to bus which costs £45 - £70 and takes 9h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Swanage is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Bournemouth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Swanage?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Swanage is 242 miles. The road distance is 182 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £190 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Shrewsbury to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Swanage bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Swanage train from?

Shrewsbury to Swanage train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Swanage?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Swanage is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £190 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 9h 31m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Swanage bus arrive?

Shrewsbury to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Swanage train arrive?

Shrewsbury to Swanage train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Swanage is 182 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Shrewsbury to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2071+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 39m
£198–293
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
9h 31m
£45–69
Drive 181 mi
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Swanagecar 181 mi
4h 2m
£46–66
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
8h 7m
£87–159

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Distance: 240.5 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Swanage via Birmingham New Street and Bournemouth in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 9h 31m.

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