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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Eastbourne is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Eastbourne is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Eastbourne station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Railway Station via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and North Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Eastbourne via Southampton Central and Brighton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Swanage to Eastbourne?

The distance between Swanage and Eastbourne is 127 miles. The road distance is 137.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Eastbourne without a car is to line 50 bus and train and bus which takes 5h 16m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Swanage to Eastbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Eastbourne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swanage to Eastbourne train from?

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

Train or bus from Swanage to Eastbourne?

The best way to get from Swanage to Eastbourne is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Swanage to Eastbourne bus arrive?

Swanage to Eastbourne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Swanage to Eastbourne train arrive?

Swanage to Eastbourne train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Eastbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Eastbourne is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Swanage to Eastbourne.

Where can I stay near Eastbourne?

There are 1078+ hotels available in Eastbourne.

Swanage to Eastbourne - 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 Eastbourne by bus, train, or car

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Line 50 bus, train, bus
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
4. Take the bus from Brighton Station to Cornfield Roadbus 12X / ...
5h 16m
£47–82
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Old Steinebus 025
6h 48m
£28–50
Train
1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain Southampton Central - Brighton
5h 18m
£58–107
Drive 137 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Eastbournecar 137 mi
2h 40m
£34–50

Swanage to Eastbourne by bus and train

205Weekly Services

5h 18mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 126.8 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Eastbourne via Wareham Station, Wareham, Southampton Central, and Brighton in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Railway Station via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Old Steine, and North Street in around 6h 48m.

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