What is the cheapest way to get from Swanage to New Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to New Forest is to line 50 bus and bus via Tesco Superstore which costs £9 - £12 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swanage to New Forest?

The fastest way to get from Swanage to New Forest is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and New Forest?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to New Forest. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Business Park via Bournemouth, Meeting House Lane, Blue Boar Row and Tesco Superstore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Swanage to New Forest?

The distance between Swanage and New Forest is 137 miles. The road distance is 75.7 miles.

How do I travel from Swanage to New Forest without a car?

The best way to get from Swanage to New Forest without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 47m and costs £150 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Swanage to New Forest?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Swanage to New Forest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to New Forest bus from?

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

Where does the Swanage to New Forest bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swanage to New Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to New Forest is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Swanage to New Forest.

Where can I stay near New Forest?

There are 488+ hotels available in New Forest.

Swanage to New Forest - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, line 50 bus, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Swanage to New Forest by taxi, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Swanage to Bournemouthtaxi
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 47m
£156–208
Line 50 bus, bus via Tesco Superstore
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to New Canalbus X3
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Tesco Superstorebus 8 / ...
5h 50m
£9–12
Drive 75.2 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to New Forestcar 75.2 mi
1h 52m
£19–28
Line 50 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Banjo Pier to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 46m
£40–66
Line 50 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 50 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to New Canalbus X3
4. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to North Streetbus X5 / ...
5. Take the bus from North Street to St Thomas Mores Churchbus X5
6h 32m
£13–16

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Distance: 136.1 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Swanage, England and New Forest, Wiltshire, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Business Park via Bournemouth, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, Blue Boar Row, and Tesco Superstore in around 5h 50m.

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