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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Swanageby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 50 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    4h 47m
    £61–152

  2. Train, bus, line 50 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    7h 40m
    £39–74

  3. Drive 171.5 mi

    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Swanagecar car 171.5 mi
    3h 14m
    £42–61

Southend-on-Sea to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

Calendar261Weekly Services
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Swanage, England?

There is no direct connection from Southend-on-Sea to Swanage. However, you can take the train to West Ham, walk to West Ham station, take the subway to Waterloo Station, walk to London Waterloo Station, take the train to Bournemouth, walk to Bournemouth Station, then take the line 50 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southend Victoria to Bus Station via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Victoria station, London Green Line Coach Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 40m.

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