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 £50 - £90 and takes 11h 56m.

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 1m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Duke Street and arriving at Mowlem Court via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

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 22m.

How far is it from Southport to Swanage?

The distance between Southport and Swanage is 346 miles. The road distance is 261 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 22m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m 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 National Express, 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 22m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 11h 56m.

Where does the Southport to Swanage bus arrive?

Southport to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow 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 261 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Southport to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2084+ hotels available in Swanage.

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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 22m
£116–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
11h 56m
£50–90
Drive 259.4 mi
1. Drive from Southport to Swanagecar 259.4 mi
5h 1m
£64–93
Fly, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
9h 14m
£116–262
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 28m
£116–204

Southport to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 344 mi
Duration: 7h 22m

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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duke Street to Mowlem Court via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 11h 56m.

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