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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £6 - £9 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Swanage is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Southampton to Swanage?

The distance between Southampton and Swanage is 52 miles. The road distance is 50.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Swanage without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 49m and costs £20 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Southampton to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Swanage bus from?

Southampton to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Southampton Central Station.

Where does the Southampton to Swanage bus arrive?

Southampton to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bournemouth station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Swanage is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Southampton to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2143+ hotels available in Swanage.

Southampton 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 Southampton to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus X54 / ...
1h 49m
£20–41
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to Bournemouthbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
2h 31m
£6–9
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
2h 21m
£15–29
Drive 50.2 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Swanagecar 50.2 mi
1h 11m
£13–18

Southampton to Swanage by train and bus

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1h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 51.9 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Southampton Central Station to Mowlem Court via Bournemouth Station in around 2h 31m.

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