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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Watford is to line 50 bus and bus and line 724 bus which costs £15 - £25 and takes 6h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Watford is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Watford?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Watford. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Town Hall via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Terminal 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Watford?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Watford. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Watford Junction via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Swanage to Watford?

The distance between Swanage and Watford is 151 miles. The road distance is 127.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Watford without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £50 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Swanage to Watford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Watford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swanage to Watford train from?

Swanage to Watford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Wareham station.

Train or bus from Swanage to Watford?

The best way to get from Swanage to Watford is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £50 - £180. Alternatively, you can line 50 bus and bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Swanage to Watford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swanage to Watford train arrive?

Swanage to Watford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Watford?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Watford is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Swanage to Watford.

Where can I stay near Watford?

There are 13226+ hotels available in Watford.

Swanage to Watford - 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 Watford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wareham to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
3h 53m
£54–175
Line 50 bus, bus, line 724 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Clarendon Roadbus 724 / ...
6h 17m
£15–25
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
4h 39m
£20–48
Drive 126.6 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Watfordcar 126.6 mi
2h 24m
£31–45
Line 50 bus, train, line 724 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wokingtrain
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Clarendon Roadbus 724 / ...
5h 26m
£34–86

Swanage to Watford by bus, train, and subway

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3h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 150.1 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Wareham to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £45–120 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Town Hall via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 3 in around 4h 39m.

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