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

The cheapest way to get from Dorking to Swanage is to line 465 bus and bus and line 50 bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station which costs £15 - £22 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorking to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Dorking and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorking to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from West Street and arriving at Bus Station via Kingston Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Dorking to Swanage?

The distance between Dorking and Swanage is 127 miles. The road distance is 108 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorking to Swanage without a car is to train and line 40 bus which takes 4h 47m and costs £45 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Dorking to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorking to Swanage bus from?

Dorking to Swanage bus services, operated by Transport UK London Bus, depart from West Street station.

Where does the Dorking to Swanage bus arrive?

Dorking to Swanage bus services, operated by Transport UK London Bus, arrive at Cromwell Road Bus Station.

Can I drive from Dorking to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorking to Swanage is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Dorking to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2072+ hotels available in Swanage.

Dorking to Swanage - 5 ways to travel via train, line 40 bus, and line 465 bus

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

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Train, line 40 bus
best
1. Take the train from Woking to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus 40
4h 47m
£45–93
Line 465 bus, bus, line 50 bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from West Street to Cromwell Road Bus Stationbus 465
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50 / ...
7h 5m
£16–22
Line 465 bus, bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from West Street to Cromwell Road Bus Stationbus 465
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50 / ...
7h 1m
£20–30
Drive 107.4 mi
1. Drive from Dorking to Swanagecar 107.4 mi
2h 18m
£27–40
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Dorking Deepdene to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50 / ...
5h 6m
£49–82

Dorking to Swanage by train and bus

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Distance: 126.5 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a bus from West Street to Bus Station via Cromwell Road Bus Station, Kingston Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 1m.

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