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

The cheapest way to get from Crawley to Swanage is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crawley to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Crawley and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Crawley to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Town Centre South and arriving at Bus Station via North Terminal Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Crawley to Swanage?

The distance between Crawley and Swanage is 141 miles. The road distance is 116 miles.

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

The best way to get from Crawley to Swanage without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 30m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Crawley to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crawley to Swanage bus from?

Crawley to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.

Train or bus from Crawley to Swanage?

The best way to get from Crawley to Swanage is to bus via Slough which takes 4h 57m and costs £19 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Crawley to Swanage bus arrive?

Crawley to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Can I drive from Crawley to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Crawley to Swanage is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Crawley to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1919+ hotels available in Swanage.

Crawley to Swanage - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Crawley to Swanage by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Crawley to Havant
2. Take the train from Havant to Southampton Central
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
4h 30m
£34–56
Bus via Slough
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Station
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
4h 57m
£19–73
Drive 115.4 mi
1. Drive from Crawley to Swanage115.4 mi
2h 34m
£29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Crawley to Clapham JunctionBognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to WarehamLondon Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 53m
£43–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Bournemouth Station206
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
6h 44m
£20–59

Crawley to Swanage by train and bus

192Weekly Services

4h 30mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 140.2 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Town Centre South to Bus Station via North Terminal Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Crawley to Bus Station via Clapham Junction, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 4h 53m.

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