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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Swansea is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Swansea is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Swanage to Swansea?

The distance between Swanage and Swansea is 246 miles. The road distance is 155 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Swansea without a car is to line 50 bus and train via Reading which takes 6h 16m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Swanage to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Swansea bus from?

Swanage to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Swanage to Swansea bus arrive?

Swanage to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Swansea is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Swanage to Swansea.

Where can I stay near Swansea?

There are 1312+ hotels available in Swansea.

Swanage to Swansea - 5 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Swanage to Swansea by bus, train, or car

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Line 50 bus, train via Reading
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain
6h 16m
£103–188
Drive 154.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanage to Swanseacar 154.1 mi
3h 24m
£39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
8h 29m
£50–133
Line 50 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain
6h 22m
£81–163
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus
7h 48m
£68–128

Swanage to Swansea by bus and train

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6h 16mAverage Duration

£103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 244.1 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Swanage, England and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 29m.

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