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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Sheerness is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Sheerness is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Sheerness?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Sheerness-on-Sea via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl and Sittingbourne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Swanage to Sheerness?

The distance between Swanage and Sheerness is 177 miles. The road distance is 168.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Sheerness without a car is to line 50 bus and train which takes 5h 55m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Swanage to Sheerness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Sheerness train from?

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

Where does the Swanage to Sheerness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swanage to Sheerness?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Sheerness is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Swanage to Sheerness.

Where can I stay near Sheerness?

There are 1305+ hotels available in Sheerness.

Swanage to Sheerness - 4 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Swanage to Sheerness by bus, train, or car

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Line 50 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Sittingbournetrain
5h 55m
£65–145
Drive 167.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanage to Sheernesscar 167.8 mi
3h 6m
£42–60
Train
1. Take the train from Wareham to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sittingbournetrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
6h 3m
£71–147
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Abbey Woodtrain
3. Take the train from Abbey Wood (London) to Rainham (Kent)train
8h 23m
£84–152

Swanage to Sheerness by bus and train

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5h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 175.8 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Sheerness-on-Sea via Wareham Station, Wareham, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Sittingbourne in around 6h 3m.

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