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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Swanage is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Brighton to Swanage?

The distance between Brighton and Swanage is 105 miles. The road distance is 114.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Swanage without a car is to train and line 50 bus which takes 4h 5m and costs £22 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Brighton to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Swanage bus from?

Brighton to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Swanage?

The best way to get from Brighton to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which takes 5h 54m and costs £26 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Brighton to Swanage bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brighton to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Swanage is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Brighton to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1926+ hotels available in Swanage.

Brighton to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
4h 5m
£22–41
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 54m
£26–70
Drive 113.7 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Swanagecar 113.7 mi
2h 16m
£28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 21m
£28–46

Brighton to Swanage by train and bus

192Weekly Services

4h 5mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Brighton to Swanage.

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Distance: 104.4 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Preston Circus to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brighton to Bus Station via Southampton Central, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 4h 21m.

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