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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to York is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 26m.

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 station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Rail Station via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 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 53m.

How far is it from Swanage to York?

The distance between Swanage and York is 324 miles. The road distance is 276.9 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 53m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m 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 53m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Swanage to York bus arrive?

Swanage to York bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 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 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Swanage to York.

Where can I stay near York?

There are 1937+ hotels available in York.

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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 53m
£95–190
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Yorkbus Ukn14
11h 26m
£37–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rail Stationbus 801
9h 30m
£43–80
Drive 275.3 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Yorkcar 275.3 mi
5h 32m
£69–99
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 57m
£121–298
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
7h 26m
£133–208
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 45m
£112–258
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
8h 6m
£94–296
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 37m
£104–246

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

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Distance: 322.4 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

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 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rail Station via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 9h 30m.

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