What is the cheapest way to get from Swanage to White Cliffs of Dover?

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to White Cliffs of Dover is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 10h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swanage to White Cliffs of Dover?

The fastest way to get from Swanage to White Cliffs of Dover is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and White Cliffs of Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to White Cliffs of Dover. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bay Hill via Bournemouth Station, London Victoria, Bus Station and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and White Cliffs of Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to White Cliffs of Dover. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Dover Priory via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Swanage to White Cliffs of Dover?

The distance between Swanage and White Cliffs of Dover is 218 miles. The road distance is 196.1 miles.

How do I travel from Swanage to White Cliffs of Dover without a car?

The best way to get from Swanage to White Cliffs of Dover without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £100 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Swanage to White Cliffs of Dover?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Swanage to White Cliffs of Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to White Cliffs of Dover bus from?

Swanage to White Cliffs of Dover bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Swanage to White Cliffs of Dover train from?

Swanage to White Cliffs of Dover train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Wareham station.

Train or bus from Swanage to White Cliffs of Dover?

The best way to get from Swanage to White Cliffs of Dover is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 10h 36m.

Where does the Swanage to White Cliffs of Dover bus arrive?

Swanage to White Cliffs of Dover bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Swanage to White Cliffs of Dover train arrive?

Swanage to White Cliffs of Dover train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Swanage to White Cliffs of Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to White Cliffs of Dover is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Swanage to White Cliffs of Dover.

Where can I stay near White Cliffs of Dover?

There are 1266+ hotels available in White Cliffs of Dover.

Swanage to White Cliffs of Dover - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Swanage to White Cliffs of Dover by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wareham to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
5h 45m
£108–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
10h 36m
£43–94
Drive 195 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to White Cliffs of Dovercar 195 mi
3h 39m
£47–68
Line 50 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Dover Priorytrain
7h 53m
£90–188

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Distance: 216.3 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Swanage, England and White Cliffs of Dover, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to White Cliffs of Dover via Wareham Station, Wareham, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Dover Priory in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to White Cliffs of Dover via Bournemouth Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bus Station, Pencester Road, and Bay Hill in around 10h 36m.

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