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

The cheapest way to get from Telford to Swanage is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Telford to Swanage is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Telford and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Telford station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Telford and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Telford to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Telford Central and arriving at Wareham via Birmingham New Street and Winchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Telford to Swanage?

The distance between Telford and Swanage is 217 miles. The road distance is 173.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Telford to Swanage without a car is to train and line 50 bus which takes 6h 20m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Telford to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Telford to Swanage bus from?

Telford to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Telford to Swanage train from?

Telford to Swanage train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Telford Central station.

Train or bus from Telford to Swanage?

The best way to get from Telford to Swanage is to bus which takes 8h 18m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £160 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Telford to Swanage bus arrive?

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

Where does the Telford to Swanage train arrive?

Telford to Swanage train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Telford to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Telford to Swanage is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Telford to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2076+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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

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Train, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from Telford Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
6h 20m
£86–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
8h 18m
£39–64
Drive 172.9 mi
1. Drive from Telford to Swanagecar 172.9 mi
3h 46m
£43–62
Train
1. Take the train from Telford Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Winchestertrain
3. Take the train from Winchester to Warehamtrain
6h 39m
£85–160

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Distance: 216.2 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Telford Central to Bus Station via Birmingham New Street, Winchester, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 39m.

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