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

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Swanage is to bus which costs £19 - £28 and takes 5h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balham to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £45.

How far is it from Balham to Swanage?

The distance between Balham and Swanage is 146 miles. The road distance is 120.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balham to Swanage without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 24m and costs £30 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Balham to Swanage, including transfers.

Can I drive from Balham to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Swanage is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Balham to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1909+ hotels available in Swanage.

Balham to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to BournemouthLondon Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
4h 24m
£31–85
Bus via London Victoria
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Station035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
5h 22m
£14–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouth StationUk061
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
5h 2m
£19–28
Drive 120.2 mi
1. Drive from Balham to Swanage120.2 mi
2h 27m
£30–44

Balham to Swanage by train and bus

98Weekly Services

4h 24mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 145.3 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Balham to Bus Station via London Victoria, Green Line Coach Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 5h 2m.

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