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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Swanage is to bus which costs £28 - £75 and takes 9h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Swanage is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from Chester to Swanage?

The distance between Chester and Swanage is 314 miles. The road distance is 220.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Swanage without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 7m and costs £65 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Chester to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Swanage bus from?

Chester to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Train or bus from Chester to Swanage?

The best way to get from Chester to Swanage is to train via London which takes 6h 7m and costs £65 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £75 and takes 9h 17m.

Where does the Chester to Swanage bus arrive?

Chester to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Can I drive from Chester to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Swanage is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Chester to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1937+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Chester 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
6h 7m
£67–321
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
9h 17m
£29–75
Drive 218.8 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Swanagecar 218.8 mi
4h 47m
£53–77
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester 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 5m
£81–186
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
6h 52m
£47–374
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham Internationaltrain Holyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 40m
£52–387
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
9h 53m
£86–249
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester 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
7h 46m
£85–270

Chester to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

82Weekly Services

6h 7mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Swanage.

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Distance: 312 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Bus Station via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bus Station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 9h 17m.

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