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

The cheapest way to get from York to Swanage is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Swanage is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between York and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

Is there a direct train between York and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from York to Swanage. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Wareham via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from York to Swanage?

The distance between York and Swanage is 324 miles. The road distance is 276.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from York to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Swanage bus from?

York to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the York to Swanage train from?

York to Swanage train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Swanage?

The best way to get from York to Swanage is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the York to Swanage bus arrive?

York to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the York to Swanage train arrive?

York to Swanage train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from York to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Swanage is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from York to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2087+ hotels available in Swanage.

York to Swanage - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from York to Swanage by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
6h 8m
£98–188
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from York to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukn14
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus Uk061
11h 6m
£38–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 801
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
9h 8m
£44–77
Drive 275.2 mi
1. Drive from York to Swanagecar 275.2 mi
5h 32m
£69–99
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
6h 21m
£112–256
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 35m
£134–205
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
6h 20m
£122–295
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Warehamtrain
8h 17m
£119–350

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Distance: 322.4 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from York to Bus Station via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station in around 9h 8m.

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