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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Northampton is to line 50 bus and bus which costs £27 - £65 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Northampton is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Northampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Northampton Town Centre via Bournemouth Station and London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Northampton?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Northampton via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Swanage to Northampton?

The distance between Swanage and Northampton is 200 miles. The road distance is 157 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Northampton without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £70 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Swanage to Northampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Northampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swanage to Northampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Swanage to Northampton?

The best way to get from Swanage to Northampton is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £70 - £190. Alternatively, you can line 50 bus and bus, which costs £27 - £65 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Swanage to Northampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swanage to Northampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swanage to Northampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Northampton is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Swanage to Northampton.

Where can I stay near Northampton?

There are 900+ hotels available in Northampton.

Swanage to Northampton - 5 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Swanage to Northampton 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 Euston to Northamptontrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
4h 44m
£71–185
Line 50 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centrebus
6h 35m
£27–61
Drive 156.1 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Northamptoncar 156.1 mi
2h 50m
£39–55
Line 50 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Coventrytrain
3. Take the train from Coventry to Northamptontrain
5h 46m
£98–149
Line 50 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Banburytrain
3. Take the bus from Northampton Road to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X88 / ...
7h 5m
£73–110

Swanage to Northampton by bus, train, and subway

176Weekly Services

4h 44mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 198.4 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Northampton via Wareham Station, Wareham, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Northampton Town Centre via Bournemouth Station and London Heathrow Airport in around 6h 35m.

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