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

The cheapest way to get from Dunstable to Swanage is to bus via London which costs £28 - £40 and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunstable to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Dunstable and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunstable to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Bus Station via Airport Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Dunstable to Swanage?

The distance between Dunstable and Swanage is 167 miles. The road distance is 142.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunstable to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £35 - £120.

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

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

Where do I catch the Dunstable to Swanage bus from?

Dunstable to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Airport Bus Station.

Train or bus from Dunstable to Swanage?

The best way to get from Dunstable to Swanage is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Dunstable to Swanage bus arrive?

Dunstable to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Dunstable to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunstable to Swanage is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Dunstable to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1879+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Dunstable 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
best
1. Take the train from Leagrave to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
4h 40m
£36–112
Bus via London
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Stationbus 757
2. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 43m
£28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 45m
£33–90
Drive 141.7 mi
1. Drive from Dunstable to Swanagecar 141.7 mi
2h 40m
£35–51
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 39m
£30–98

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunstable to Swanage.

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Distance: 166.5 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Leagrave to Bus Station via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Bus Station via Airport Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 5h 45m.

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