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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £16 - £50 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon station to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from West Croydon Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Croydon to Swanage?

The distance between Croydon and Swanage is 133 miles. The road distance is 123.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Swanage without a car is to train and line 50 bus which takes 4h 40m and costs £21 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Croydon to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Swanage bus from?

Croydon to Swanage bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Where does the Croydon to Swanage bus arrive?

Croydon to Swanage bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Swanage is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Croydon to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1882+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Croydon to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
4h 40m
£21–60
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
6h 3m
£17–50
Drive 122.6 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Swanagecar 122.6 mi
2h 35m
£31–44
Bus, train, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
6h 43m
£47–100

Croydon to Swanage by bus and train

192Weekly Services

4h 40mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 131.8 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 6h 3m.

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