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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to York is to bus which costs £45 - £95 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to York is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to York. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at York via Bournemouth Station and London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and York?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to York. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at York via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Swanage to York?

The distance between Swanage and York is 323 miles. The road distance is 276.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to York without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £95 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Swanage to York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to York bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swanage to York train from?

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

Train or bus from Swanage to York?

The best way to get from Swanage to York is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £95 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Swanage to York bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swanage to York train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swanage to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to York is 276 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Swanage to York.

Where can I stay near York?

There are 1977+ hotels available in York.

Swanage to York - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 50 bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Swanage to York by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wareham to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 42m
£99–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Yorkbus Ukn14
10h 30m
£45–93
Drive 274.8 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Yorkcar 274.8 mi
5h 32m
£67–97
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
6h 35m
£119–258
Line 50 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain
7h 38m
£163–243
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
5h 48m
£130–307
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wareham to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
8h 17m
£121–383
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
8h 29m
£114–270

Swanage to York by bus, train, subway, and foot

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5h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 321.2 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to York via Wareham Station, Wareham, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to York via Bournemouth Station and London Heathrow Airport in around 10h 30m.

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