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

The cheapest way to get from Stroud to Swanage is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stroud to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Stroud and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Stroud to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Merrywalks and arriving at Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Stroud and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Stroud to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Stroud (Glos) and arriving at Wareham via Reading and Winchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Stroud to Swanage?

The distance between Stroud and Swanage is 157 miles. The road distance is 97 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stroud to Swanage without a car is to train and line 50 bus via Reading which takes 4h 50m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Stroud to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stroud to Swanage bus from?

Stroud to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Merrywalks station.

Where do I catch the Stroud to Swanage train from?

Stroud to Swanage train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Stroud (Glos) station.

Train or bus from Stroud to Swanage?

The best way to get from Stroud to Swanage is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Stroud to Swanage bus arrive?

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

Where does the Stroud to Swanage train arrive?

Stroud to Swanage train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Stroud to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Stroud to Swanage is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Stroud to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2087+ hotels available in Swanage.

Stroud to Swanage - 5 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, car, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Stroud to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 50 bus via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
4h 50m
£61–103
Drive 96.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stroud to Swanagecar 96.4 mi
2h 20m
£24–35
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to Salisburytrain Gloucester - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the bus from St Peters Church to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 21m
£44–71
Train
1. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Winchestertrain
3. Take the train from Winchester to Warehamtrain
5h 8m
£65–121
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Merrywalks to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 401
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
6h 48m
£29–47

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Distance: 155.7 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Stroud (Glos) to Bus Station via Reading, Winchester, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrywalks to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 6h 48m.

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