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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Brighton is to line 50 bus and bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Brighton is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Preston Circus via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Swanage to Brighton?

The distance between Swanage and Brighton is 105 miles. The road distance is 114.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Brighton without a car is to line 50 bus and train which takes 4h 2m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Swanage to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Brighton bus from?

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

Where does the Swanage to Brighton bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swanage to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Brighton is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Swanage to Brighton.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Brighton.

Swanage to Brighton - 3 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Swanage to Brighton by bus, train, or car

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Line 50 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
4h 2m
£41–75
Line 50 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Preston Circusbus 025
5h 20m
£20–41
Drive 114 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Brightoncar 114 mi
2h 16m
£29–41

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Distance: 104.7 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Preston Circus via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 20m.

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