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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Swanage is to bus and train which costs £30 - £170 and takes 10h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Swanage is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Mechanics Institute and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

How far is it from Burnley to Swanage?

The distance between Burnley and Swanage is 367 miles. The road distance is 264.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs £90 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Burnley to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Swanage bus from?

Burnley to Swanage bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Mechanics Institute station.

Train or bus from Burnley to Swanage?

The best way to get from Burnley to Swanage is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs £90 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 1m.

Where does the Burnley to Swanage bus arrive?

Burnley to Swanage bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Chorlton Street Coach Station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Swanage is 264 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Burnley to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1925+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to WarehamLondon Waterloo - Weymouth
7h 22m
£93–328
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall St
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
10h 6m
£30–165
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Chorlton Street Coach StationX43
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Station035 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
10h 1m
Drive 262.8 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Swanage262.8 mi
5h 9m
£65–94
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Wareham
6h 45m
£94–210
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to BournemouthManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
9h 7m
£34–205
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Wareham
8h 38m
£105–289
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to York
2. Take the train from York to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)NCL - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Wareham
8h 5m
£125–306

Burnley to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

125Weekly Services

7h 22mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 364.9 mi
Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bus Station via Preston, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mechanics Institute to Bus Station via Chorlton Street Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 10h 1m.

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