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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Swanage is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 11h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Swanage is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Duke Street and arriving at Bus Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Southport to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Wareham via Wigan North Western, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Southport to Swanage?

The distance between Southport and Swanage is 346 miles. The road distance is 259.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Swanage without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 24m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Southport to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Swanage bus from?

Southport to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Southport to Swanage train from?

Southport to Swanage train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from Southport to Swanage?

The best way to get from Southport to Swanage is to train via London which takes 7h 24m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 11h 59m.

Where does the Southport to Swanage bus arrive?

Southport to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Southport to Swanage train arrive?

Southport to Swanage train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Southport to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Swanage is 260 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Southport to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2081+ hotels available in Swanage.

Southport to Swanage - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Southport to Swanage by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
7h 24m
£116–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk920
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Bournemouthbus Uk061
11h 59m
£39–90
Drive 258.4 mi
1. Drive from Southport to Swanagecar 258.4 mi
5h 5m
£65–94
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
8h 45m
£126–262
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wolverhamptontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
9h 11m
£116–204
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southport to Salford Crescenttrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 160
12h 14m
£55–95
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
5. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus
8h 54m
£115–378

Southport to Swanage by bus and foot

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11h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 344 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Bus Station via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duke Street to Bus Station via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 11h 59m.

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