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

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

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.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

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 4h 55m and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Colchester to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Swanage bus from?

Colchester to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where does the Colchester to Swanage bus arrive?

Colchester to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

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 1882+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

There are 4 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
4h 55m
£35–130
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 21m
£44–105
Drive 180.5 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Swanagecar 180.5 mi
3h 54m
£45–65
Bus, line 351 bus, train, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Brentwood stationbus 351
3. Take the train from Brentwood to London Paddingtontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
6. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
8h 12m

Colchester to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

192Weekly Services

4h 55mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 178 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bus Station via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 21m.

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