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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Dover is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Dover is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Dover. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Pencester Road via Bournemouth Station, London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Dover. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Dover Priory via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Swanage to Dover?

The distance between Swanage and Dover is 213 miles. The road distance is 190.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Dover without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Swanage to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Dover bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swanage to Dover train from?

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

Train or bus from Swanage to Dover?

The best way to get from Swanage to Dover is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Swanage to Dover bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swanage to Dover train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swanage to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Dover is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Swanage to Dover.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1105+ hotels available in Dover.

Swanage to Dover - 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 Dover 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 Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
5h 39m
£85–170
Bus
cheapest
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 / ...
8h 34m
£30–49
Drive 189.7 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Dovercar 189.7 mi
3h 26m
£48–69
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 Dover Priorytrain
5h 55m
£73–158
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Green Line Coach Stationbus Uk061
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Dover Priorytrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
8h 39m
£55–92

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Distance: 211.4 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Dover Priory via Wareham Station, Wareham, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Pencester Road via Bournemouth Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 8h 34m.

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