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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Bristol is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 2h.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Swanage to Bristol?

The distance between Swanage and Bristol is 121 miles. The road distance is 79.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Bristol without a car is to line 50 bus and train which takes 4h 13m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Swanage to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Bristol bus from?

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

Where does the Swanage to Bristol bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swanage to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Bristol is 79 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Swanage to Bristol.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2549+ hotels available in Bristol.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Swanage to Bristol 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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4h 13m
£50–95
Drive 78.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanage to Bristolcar 78.9 mi
2h
£20–28
Line 50 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 50
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4h 43m
£32–54
Line 50 bus, bus
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 Bus Stationbus 200 / ...
6h
£23–98

Swanage to Bristol by bus and train

121Weekly Services

4h 13mAverage Duration

£50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 120 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h.

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