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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Canterbury is to bus via London which costs £24 - £40 and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Canterbury is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bournemouth Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Canterbury West via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Swanage to Canterbury?

The distance between Swanage and Canterbury is 206 miles. The road distance is 178.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Swanage to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Canterbury bus from?

Swanage to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Canterbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Swanage to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Swanage to Canterbury is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Swanage to Canterbury bus arrive?

Swanage to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Swanage to Canterbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swanage to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Canterbury is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Swanage to Canterbury.

Where can I stay near Canterbury?

There are 2207+ hotels available in Canterbury.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wareham to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
5h 27m
£80–165
Bus via London
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Green Line Coach Stationbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
9h
£24–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
7h 49m
£27–46
Drive 177.1 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Canterburycar 177.1 mi
3h 15m
£45–64
Line 50 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Canterbury Westtrain
5h 49m
£73–153

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Distance: 204.6 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Canterbury West via Wareham Station, Wareham, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Bournemouth Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 7h 49m.

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