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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Acton is to line 50 bus and bus which costs £15 - £55 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Acton is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Acton?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Acton station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station via Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Acton?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Acton. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Acton Main Line via Waterloo Station and Bond Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Swanage to Acton?

The distance between Swanage and Acton is 139 miles. The road distance is 118.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Acton without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £50 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Swanage to Acton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Acton bus from?

Swanage to Acton bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Acton train from?

Swanage to Acton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Wareham station.

Train or bus from Swanage to Acton?

The best way to get from Swanage to Acton is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can line 50 bus and bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station, which costs £27 - £80 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Swanage to Acton bus arrive?

Swanage to Acton bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Swanage to Acton train arrive?

Swanage to Acton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Acton?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Acton is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Swanage to Acton.

Where can I stay near Acton?

There are 21841+ hotels available in Acton.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wareham to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
3h 45m
£54–139
Line 50 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Hammersmith Broadwaybus 035
4h 35m
£15–53
Line 50 bus, bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
4h 19m
£27–76
Drive 118 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Actoncar 118 mi
2h 19m
£29–42
Line 50 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Ealing Broadwaytrain
4h 34m
£56–108

Swanage to Acton by bus, train, and subway

177Weekly Services

3h 45mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 138.6 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Wareham to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £45–120 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Acton Town station via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station in around 4h 19m.

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