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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to New Forest is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 51m.

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 51m and costs £18 - £27.

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 St Thomas Mores Church via Bournemouth Square, Meeting House Lane, Blue Boar Row and North Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Swanage to New Forest?

The distance between Swanage and New Forest is 74 miles. The road distance is 75.5 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 line 50 bus and bus which takes 5h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m 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 St Peters Church 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 51m to drive from Swanage to New Forest.

Where can I stay near New Forest?

There are 502+ hotels available in New Forest.

Swanage to New Forest - 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 New Forest by bus, train, or car

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Line 50 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Peters 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
5h 25m
Drive 75.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanage to New Forestcar 75.1 mi
1h 51m
£19–27
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus X54 / ...
2. Take the train from Wareham to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain
5. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Five Alls Courtbus X5
5h 27m
Line 50 bus, bus, line 80 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Peters 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 Tesco Superstorebus 8 / ...
5. Take the bus from Tesco Superstore to Business Parkbus 80
5h 32m

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Distance: 73.2 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to St Thomas Mores Church via St Peters Church, Bournemouth Square, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, Blue Boar Row, and North Street in around 5h 25m.

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