What is the cheapest way to get from Swanage to Gatwick South Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Gatwick South Terminal is to line 50 bus and bus which costs £18 - £28 and takes 5h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swanage to Gatwick South Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Gatwick South Terminal is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Gatwick South Terminal?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Gatwick South Terminal station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at South Terminal Bus Station via Bournemouth and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Gatwick South Terminal?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Gatwick South Terminal. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Swanage to Gatwick South Terminal?

The distance between Swanage and Gatwick South Terminal is 153 miles. The road distance is 119.7 miles.

How do I travel from Swanage to Gatwick South Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from Swanage to Gatwick South Terminal without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £50 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Swanage to Gatwick South Terminal?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Swanage to Gatwick South Terminal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Gatwick South Terminal bus from?

Swanage to Gatwick South Terminal bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Gatwick South Terminal train from?

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

Train or bus from Swanage to Gatwick South Terminal?

The best way to get from Swanage to Gatwick South Terminal is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 50 bus and bus via Slough, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Swanage to Gatwick South Terminal bus arrive?

Swanage to Gatwick South Terminal bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Swanage to Gatwick South Terminal train arrive?

Swanage to Gatwick South Terminal train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Gatwick South Terminal?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Gatwick South Terminal is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Swanage to Gatwick South Terminal.

Where can I stay near Gatwick South Terminal?

There are 1101+ hotels available in Gatwick South Terminal.

Swanage to Gatwick South Terminal - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 50 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Swanage to Gatwick South Terminal by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wareham to Clapham Junctiontrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
4h 27m
£53–111
Line 50 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus
5h 49m
£18–28
Line 50 bus, bus via Slough
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
4h 56m
£31–48
Drive 119 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Gatwick South Terminalcar 119 mi
2h 39m
£30–44
Line 50 bus, train
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 Barnhamtrain
4. Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain
4h 46m
£47–83

Swanage to Gatwick South Terminal by bus and foot

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Distance: 151.8 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Swanage, England and Gatwick South Terminal, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Wareham to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £40–90 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Gatwick South Terminal via Bournemouth, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, and South Terminal Bus Station in around 4h 56m.

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