There are 5 ways to get from Watford to Swanage by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 17m£53–127Bus, line 50 bus via Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus Uk061
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
6h 3m£15–24Bus, line 50 bus
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
5h£21–51Drive 126.2 mi
- Drive from Watford to Swanagecar 126.2 mi
2h 23m£32–46Train, line 50 bus
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 4m£54–99
Watford to Swanage by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus via Bus Station which costs £14 - £25 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Wareham via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Watford and Swanage is 152 miles. The road distance is 126.9 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £50 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Watford to Swanage, including transfers.
Watford to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Watford to Swanage train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.
The best way to get from Watford to Swanage is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs £20 - £55 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Watford, England and Swanage, England?
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Wareham hourly. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 5h.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from London Waterloo to Wareham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–95
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Watford to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.
Watford to Swanage train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Wareham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Swanage is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Watford to Swanage.
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