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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Swanage is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Swanage is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Mowlem Court via Sophia Gardens and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Bournemouth via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Swansea to Swanage?

The distance between Swansea and Swanage is 256 miles. The road distance is 155 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £200 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Swansea to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Swanage bus from?

Swansea to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Swanage train from?

Swansea to Swanage train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Swanage?

The best way to get from Swansea to Swanage is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £200 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Swansea to Swanage bus arrive?

Swansea to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Swansea to Swanage train arrive?

Swansea to Swanage train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Swanage is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Swansea to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2083+ hotels available in Swanage.

Swansea to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 50 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Swansea to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 12m
£205–305
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bournemouth Stationbus Cp3
8h 21m
£37–59
Drive 154.1 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Swanagecar 154.1 mi
3h 25m
£38–55
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 10m
£73–149

Swansea to Swanage by bus

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8h 21mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 254.1 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Swanage, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Swanage via Reading and Bournemouth in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Mowlem Court via Sophia Gardens and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 21m.

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