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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Southampton is to line 50 bus and bus which costs £6 - £9 and takes 3h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Southampton is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Southampton Central Station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Swanage to Southampton?

The distance between Swanage and Southampton is 52 miles. The road distance is 50.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Southampton without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 57m and costs £20 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Swanage to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Southampton bus from?

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

Where does the Swanage to Southampton bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swanage to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Southampton is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Swanage to Southampton.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 2034+ hotels available in Southampton.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus X54 / ...
2. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
1h 57m
£20–43
Line 50 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth to Southampton Central Stationbus Uk061
3h 3m
£6–9
Line 50 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2h 3m
£14–30
Drive 50.3 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Southamptoncar 50.3 mi
1h 12m
£13–18

Swanage to Southampton by bus and train

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1h 57mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 51.9 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Southampton Central Station via Bournemouth in around 3h 3m.

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