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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Scarborough is to bus which costs £55 - £170 and takes 12h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Scarborough is to drive which takes 6h 13m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Scarborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Scarborough station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Railway Station Stop V via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Scarborough?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Scarborough via Waterloo station, King's Cross and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Swanage to Scarborough?

The distance between Swanage and Scarborough is 366 miles. The road distance is 309.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Scarborough without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Swanage to Scarborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Scarborough bus from?

Swanage to Scarborough bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Scarborough train from?

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

Train or bus from Swanage to Scarborough?

The best way to get from Swanage to Scarborough is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 12h 2m.

Where does the Swanage to Scarborough bus arrive?

Swanage to Scarborough bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Swanage to Scarborough train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swanage to Scarborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Scarborough is 309 miles. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Swanage to Scarborough.

Where can I stay near Scarborough?

There are 1967+ hotels available in Scarborough.

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There are 8 ways to get from Swanage to Scarborough by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wareham to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain
7h 23m
£112–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rail Stationbus 801
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Railway Station Stop Vbus 843
12h 2m
£55–161
Drive 307.4 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Scarboroughcar 307.4 mi
6h 13m
£77–111
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
4. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain
7h 24m
£137–326
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain
8h 54m
£161–237
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchangebus
3. Take the train from Doncaster to Scarboroughtrain
13h 39m
£68–116
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Scarboroughtrain
8h 17m
£129–295
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
4. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain
8h 45m
£106–381

Swanage to Scarborough by bus, train, subway, and foot

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7h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 364 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Scarborough via Wareham Station, Wareham, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and York in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Railway Station Stop V via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Rail Station in around 12h 2m.

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