There are 4 ways to get from Swanage to Worcester by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Worcester Shrub Hilltrain London Paddington - Great Malvern / ...
4h 23m£177–247Drive 133.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swanage to Worcestercar 133.3 mi
2h 53m£33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp3
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Worcester Bus Stationbus Cp4
9h 11m£40–68Line 50 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 50
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
- Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
- Take the train from Salisbury to Worcester Foregate Streettrain
7h 29m£59–104
Swanage to Worcester by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Worcester is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Swanage to Worcester is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Worcester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Worcester Bus Station via Bournemouth Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Worcester Shrub Hill via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Swanage and Worcester is 185 miles. The road distance is 134 miles.
The best way to get from Swanage to Worcester without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £170 - £250.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Swanage to Worcester, including transfers.
Swanage to Worcester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Swanage to Worcester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Swanage to Worcester is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £170 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 11m.
What companies run services between Swanage, England and Worcester, England?
You can take a vehicle from Swanage to Worcester Shrub Hill via Bournemouth and Reading in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Worcester Bus Station via Bournemouth Station and Sophia Gardens in around 9h 11m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Worcester Shrub Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Salisbury to Worcester Foregate Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
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- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Worcester Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- [email protected]
- Website
- More Bus
Bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Church
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- More Bus
Bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- More Bus
Bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SA
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- More Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Swanage to Worcester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Swanage to Worcester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Worcester is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Swanage to Worcester.
There are 1030+ hotels available in Worcester.

















