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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Bournemouth is to line 50 bus which costs £3 and takes 1h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Bournemouth?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at West Hill Road. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Swanage to Bournemouth?

The distance between Swanage and Bournemouth is 13 miles. The road distance is 24.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Bournemouth without a car is to line 50 bus which takes 1h 7m and costs £3.

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

The line 50 bus from Bus Station to West Hill Road takes 1h 7m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Bournemouth bus from?

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

Where does the Swanage to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Swanage to Bournemouth bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at West Hill Road station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Bournemouth is 24 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Swanage to Bournemouth.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2703+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

Swanage to Bournemouth - 4 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, car, and taxi

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

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Line 50 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to West Hill Roadbus 50
1h 7m
£3
Drive 24 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Bournemouthcar 24 mi
37 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swanage to Bournemouthtaxi 24 mi
37 min
£110–140
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus X54 / ...
2. Take the train from Wareham to Bournemouthtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
1h 18m
£8–15

Swanage to Bournemouth by bus

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Distance: 12.5 mi
Duration: 1h 7m

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

More Bus operates a bus from Bus Station to West Hill Road every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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