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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Swanage is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £24 - £85 and takes 8h 40m.

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 44m 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 Newhall St, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Chester to Swanage?

The distance between Chester and Swanage is 314 miles. The road distance is 220.2 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 which takes 6h 11m and costs £85 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m 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 which takes 6h 11m and costs £85 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £24 - £85 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Chester to Swanage bus arrive?

Chester to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Can I drive from Chester to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Swanage is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Chester to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1917+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London EustonChester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to WarehamLondon Waterloo - Weymouth
6h 11m
£85–438
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Heathrow Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
8h 40m
£25–81
Drive 219 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Swanage219 mi
4h 44m
£54–78
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester 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
5h 59m
£88–209
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouth
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
7h 13m
£109–294
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Station423 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bournemouth Station160
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
9h 29m
£28–94
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)LPL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Wareham
9h 35m
£108–263
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Wareham
7h 50m
£109–274

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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£66Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Swanage.

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Distance: 312.1 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bus Station via Newhall St, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 40m.

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