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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Alton is to line 50 bus and bus and line 13 bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Alton is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Alton?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Alton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at High Street via Bournemouth Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Alton?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Alton. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Alton via Woking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Swanage to Alton?

The distance between Swanage and Alton is 77 miles. The road distance is 76.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Alton without a car is to line 50 bus and train and line 64 bus which takes 3h 31m and costs £24 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Swanage to Alton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Alton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swanage to Alton train from?

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

Train or bus from Swanage to Alton?

The best way to get from Swanage to Alton is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 50 bus and bus and line 13 bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Swanage to Alton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swanage to Alton train arrive?

Swanage to Alton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Woking station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Alton?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Alton is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Swanage to Alton.

Where can I stay near Alton?

There are 482+ hotels available in Alton.

Swanage to Alton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, line 64 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Swanage to Alton by bus, train, or car

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Line 50 bus, train, line 64 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Winchestertrain
3. Take the bus from The Broadway to Drayman's Waybus 64
3h 31m
£24–50
Line 50 bus, bus, line 13 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to The Mallsbus 035
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 13
4h 45m
£16–34
Train
1. Take the train from Wareham to Wokingtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Woking to Altontrain London Waterloo - Alton / ...
4h 4m
£52–114
Drive 76.2 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Altoncar 76.2 mi
1h 34m
£19–27

Swanage to Alton by bus and train

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4h 4mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 76.3 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Swanage, England and Alton, Hampshire, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Alton via Wareham Station, Wareham, and Woking in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to High Street via Bournemouth Station, The Malls, and Bus Station in around 4h 45m.

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