What is the cheapest way to get from Welwyn Garden City to Swanage?

The cheapest way to get from Welwyn Garden City to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £27 - £60 and takes 6h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Welwyn Garden City to Swanage?

The fastest way to get from Welwyn Garden City to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Welwyn Garden City and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Welwyn Garden City station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via Luton DART Parkway, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Welwyn Garden City and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Welwyn Garden City to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Welwyn Garden City and arriving at Wareham via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Welwyn Garden City to Swanage?

The distance between Welwyn Garden City and Swanage is 155 miles. The road distance is 141.3 miles.

How do I travel from Welwyn Garden City to Swanage without a car?

The best way to get from Welwyn Garden City to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £60 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Welwyn Garden City to Swanage?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Welwyn Garden City to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Welwyn Garden City to Swanage bus from?

Welwyn Garden City to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.

Where do I catch the Welwyn Garden City to Swanage train from?

Welwyn Garden City to Swanage train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Welwyn Garden City to Swanage?

The best way to get from Welwyn Garden City to Swanage is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs £27 - £60 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Welwyn Garden City to Swanage bus arrive?

Welwyn Garden City to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Welwyn Garden City to Swanage train arrive?

Welwyn Garden City to Swanage train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Wareham station.

Can I drive from Welwyn Garden City to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Welwyn Garden City to Swanage is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Welwyn Garden City to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2147+ hotels available in Swanage.

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There are 5 ways to get from Welwyn Garden City to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
4h 25m
£64–152
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
6h 37m
£28–59
Drive 140.4 mi
1. Drive from Welwyn Garden City to Swanagecar 140.4 mi
2h 32m
£34–49
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
4h 59m
£59–127
Line 302 bus, line 850 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Russellcroft Road to Marlowesbus 302
2. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Forbury Roadbus 850
3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
8h 38m
£55–78

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Distance: 153.6 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Welwyn Garden City, England and Swanage, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Wareham hourly. Tickets cost £50–120 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Mowlem Court via Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station, Luton DART Parkway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 6h 37m.

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