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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Southsea is to line 50 bus and bus which costs £12 - £17 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Southsea is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Southsea?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Southsea. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Southsea Shops via Bournemouth Station, Marlands and The Hard Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Swanage to Southsea?

The distance between Swanage and Southsea is 77 miles. The road distance is 73.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Southsea without a car is to line 40 bus and train which takes 3h 5m and costs £26 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Swanage to Southsea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Southsea bus from?

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

Where does the Swanage to Southsea bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swanage to Southsea?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Southsea is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Swanage to Southsea.

Where can I stay near Southsea?

There are 2725+ hotels available in Southsea.

Swanage to Southsea - 4 ways to travel via train, line 40 bus, and line 50 bus

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

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Line 40 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus 40
2. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Frattontrain
3h 5m
£26–57
Line 50 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Coach Stationbus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Marlands to The Hard Interchangebus X5 / ...
4h 51m
£12–17
Line 50 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Central Station to The Hard Interchangebus X5 / ...
3h 57m
£18–31
Drive 72.6 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Southseacar 72.6 mi
1h 28m
£19–27

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Distance: 77 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Southsea Shops via Bournemouth Station, Coach Station, Marlands, and The Hard Interchange in around 4h 51m.

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