What is the cheapest way to get from Swanage to Portland Bill?

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Portland Bill is to bus and line 11 bus which costs £7 - £12 and takes 4h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swanage to Portland Bill?

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Portland Bill is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Portland Bill?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Portland Bill. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Lighthouse via Wareham Station and Kings Statue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Swanage to Portland Bill?

The distance between Swanage and Portland Bill is 45 miles. The road distance is 37.1 miles.

How do I travel from Swanage to Portland Bill without a car?

The best way to get from Swanage to Portland Bill without a car is to bus and train and line 11 bus which takes 3h 14m and costs £12 - £28.

How long does it take to get from Swanage to Portland Bill?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Swanage to Portland Bill, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Portland Bill bus from?

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

Where does the Swanage to Portland Bill bus arrive?

Swanage to Portland Bill bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Wareham Station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Portland Bill?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Portland Bill is 37 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Swanage to Portland Bill.

Where can I stay near Portland Bill?

There are 1095+ hotels available in Portland Bill.

Swanage to Portland Bill - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 11 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Swanage to Portland Bill by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, train, line 11 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus 40
2. Take the train from Wareham to Weymouthtrain
3. Take the bus from King Street to Lighthousebus 11
3h 14m
£13–27
Bus, line 11 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus 40
2. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Kings Statuebus X54
3. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Lighthousebus 11
4h 22m
£8–11
Drive 36.8 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Portland Billcar 36.8 mi
56 min
£9–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swanage to Portland Billtaxi 36.8 mi
56 min
£160–200

Swanage to Portland Bill by bus and train

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3h 14mAverage Duration

£13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 44.9 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Swanage, England and Portland Bill, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Lighthouse via Wareham Station and Kings Statue in around 4h 22m.

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