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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Dorking is to line 50 bus and bus and line 465 bus which costs £22 - £50 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Dorking is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Dorking?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Dorking. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at South Street via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Cromwell Road Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Dorking?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Dorking. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Dorking Deepdene via Woking and Guildford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Swanage to Dorking?

The distance between Swanage and Dorking is 126 miles. The road distance is 108 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Dorking without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £45 - £120.

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

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

Where do I catch the Swanage to Dorking bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swanage to Dorking train from?

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

Train or bus from Swanage to Dorking?

The best way to get from Swanage to Dorking is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 50 bus and bus and line 465 bus, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Swanage to Dorking bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swanage to Dorking train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swanage to Dorking?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Dorking is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Swanage to Dorking.

Where can I stay near Dorking?

There are 1713+ hotels available in Dorking.

Swanage to Dorking - 5 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, and line 465 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wareham to Wokingtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
4h 2m
£45–111
Line 50 bus, bus, line 465 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Cromwell Road Bus Station to South Streetbus 465
6h 2m
£22–50
Line 50 bus, train, line 465 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wokingtrain
3. Take the bus from Surbiton Station/Claremont Rd to South Streetbus 465
4h 54m
£40–97
Drive 107.3 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Dorkingcar 107.3 mi
2h 18m
£27–38
Line 50 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Dorking Deepdenetrain
4h 58m
£60–98

Swanage to Dorking by bus and train

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Distance: 125.4 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Wareham to Woking hourly. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to South Street via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Cromwell Road Bus Station in around 6h 2m.

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