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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Swansea is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 2m.

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 18m 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 Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Swansea via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Swanage to Swansea?

The distance between Swanage and Swansea is 256 miles. The road distance is 157.9 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 train which takes 4h 54m and costs £200 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m 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 do I catch the Swanage to Swansea train from?

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

Train or bus from Swanage to Swansea?

The best way to get from Swanage to Swansea is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £200 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Swanage to Swansea bus arrive?

Swanage to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Swanage to Swansea train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swanage to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Swansea is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Swanage to Swansea.

Where can I stay near Swansea?

There are 1310+ hotels available in Swansea.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Swanage to Swansea 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 Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 54m
£202–302
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp3
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
8h 2m
£34–59
Drive 157 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Swanseacar 157 mi
3h 18m
£40–57
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 24m
£73–150

Swanage to Swansea by bus

1Weekly Buses

8h 2mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 254.2 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a vehicle from Swanage to Swansea via Bournemouth and Reading in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Bournemouth Station and Sophia Gardens in around 8h 2m.

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