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 £29 - £40 and takes 8h 51m.

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 37m and costs £35 - £55.

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 6h 18m.

How far is it from Dunstable to Swanage?

The distance between Dunstable and Swanage is 167 miles. The road distance is 142.8 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 54m and costs £35 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m 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 54m and costs £35 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £90 and takes 6h 18m.

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 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Dunstable to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1929+ 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leagrave to West Hampstead ThameslinkBedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to WarehamLondon Waterloo - Weymouth
4h 54m
£40–135
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
6h 18m
£29–90
Drive 141.9 mi
1. Drive from Dunstable to Swanage141.9 mi
2h 37m
£35–51
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Quadrant to Hampton by HiltonX2 / ...
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
6h 26m
£35–97
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Station757
2. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouth Station
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
8h 51m
£29–40

Dunstable to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

134Weekly Services

4h 54mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 166.5 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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 54m. 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 6h 18m.

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