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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £14 - £35 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Swanage is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via Larmer Tree Park View Point and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Bath to Swanage?

The distance between Bath and Swanage is 109 miles. The road distance is 66.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Swanage without a car is to train and line 50 bus which takes 3h 48m and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Bath to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Swanage bus from?

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

Where does the Bath to Swanage bus arrive?

Bath to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Larmer Tree Park View Point station.

Can I drive from Bath to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Swanage is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Bath to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2140+ hotels available in Swanage.

Bath 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 Bath to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
3h 48m
£45–84
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Larmer Tree Park View Pointbus Er3
2. Take the bus from Larmer Tree Park View Point to Bournemouth Stationbus Er4
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
4h 51m
£15–32
Train, bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Salisburytrain
2. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus X3
3. Take the bus from St Peter's Church to Bus Stationbus 50
4h 13m
£28–43
Drive 66.5 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Swanagecar 66.5 mi
1h 38m
£16–24

Bath to Swanage by train and bus

129Weekly Services

3h 48mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 108.6 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Mowlem Court via Larmer Tree Park View Point and Bournemouth Station in around 4h 51m.

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