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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Swanage is to bus and train which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Swanage is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £40 - £65.

How far is it from Colchester to Swanage?

The distance between Colchester and Swanage is 179 miles. The road distance is 181.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Swanage without a car is to train and line 50 bus which takes 5h 20m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Colchester to Swanage, including transfers.

Can I drive from Colchester to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Swanage is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Colchester to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2032+ hotels available in Swanage.

Colchester to Swanage - 3 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Colchester to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 20m
£73–167
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the train from Brentwood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus
9h 49m
£40–78
Drive 180.5 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Swanagecar 180.5 mi
3h 54m
£45–64

Colchester to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

96Weekly Services

5h 20mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Swanage.

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Distance: 178 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Colchester to Swanage. However, you can take the train to Stratford (London), walk to Stratford station, take the subway to Waterloo Station, walk to London Waterloo, take the train to Bournemouth, walk to Bournemouth Station, then take the line 50 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osborne Street to Bus Station via Bus Station, Brentwood station, Brentwood, Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, London Heathrow Airport, and Bournemouth Station in around 9h 49m.

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