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

The cheapest way to get from Cowes to Swanage is to ferry and bus and line 50 bus which costs £27 - £40 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cowes to Swanage is to ferry and train and line 50 bus which takes 3h 15m and costs £27 - £45.

How far is it from Cowes to Swanage?

The distance between Cowes and Swanage is 57 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cowes to Swanage without a car is to ferry and train and line 50 bus which takes 3h 15m and costs £27 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Cowes to Swanage, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1914+ hotels available in Swanage.

Cowes to Swanage - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, line 50 bus, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Cowes to Swanage by ferry, train, or bus

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Ferry, train, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
3h 15m
£27–42
Ferry, bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to Bournemouthbus
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
4h 16m
£27–36

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cowes to Swanage.

Launch map view

Distance: 56.2 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Swanage. However, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Platform Tavern, take the line 19 bus to Central Station, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to Bournemouth, walk to Bournemouth Station, then take the line 50 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Bus Station via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Terminal, Southampton Central Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 4h 16m.

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