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How to get fromSwanage to Scarboroughby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Swanage to Scarborough by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wareham to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    7h 22m
    £107–210

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rail Stationbus bus 801
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Railway Station Stop Vbus bus 843
    12h 40m
    £46–90

  3. Drive  307.7 mi

    1. Drive from Swanage to Scarboroughcar car 307.7 mi
    6h 12m
    £78–112

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane plane SOU - MME
    3. Take the train from Darlington to Yorktrain train
    4. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    10h 54m
    £165–790

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    8h 55m
    £145–228

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Sheffield Interchange - City Centrebus bus
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Scarboroughtrain train
    13h 43m
    £69–120

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

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Railway Station Stop V via Bournemouth, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Rail Station in around 12h 40m.

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