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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Stroud is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Stroud is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Stroud?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Merrywalks via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Stroud?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Stroud (Glos) via Bournemouth and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Swanage to Stroud?

The distance between Swanage and Stroud is 165 miles. The road distance is 97.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Stroud without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Swanage to Stroud, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Stroud bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swanage to Stroud train from?

Swanage to Stroud train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Swanage to Stroud?

The best way to get from Swanage to Stroud is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can line 50 bus and bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Swanage to Stroud bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swanage to Stroud train arrive?

Swanage to Stroud train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Stroud?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Stroud is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Swanage to Stroud.

Where can I stay near Stroud?

There are 1827+ hotels available in Stroud.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Stroud (Glos)train London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
5h 27m
£78–135
Drive 97.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanage to Stroudcar 97.1 mi
2h 19m
£24–35
Line 50 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Peters Churchbus 50
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Stroud (Glos)train Salisbury - Worcester Foregate Street / ...
5h 50m
£44–79
Line 50 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Merrywalksbus 401
7h 15m
£37–93

Swanage to Stroud by bus and train

92Weekly Services

5h 27mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 164.5 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Stroud (Glos) via Wareham Station, Wareham, Bournemouth, and Reading in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Merrywalks via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 15m.

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