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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Swanage is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Swanage is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Bus Station via Parkside, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Ely to Swanage?

The distance between Ely and Swanage is 196 miles. The road distance is 192.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Swanage without a car is to train and line 50 bus which takes 5h 36m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Ely to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Swanage bus from?

Ely to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where does the Ely to Swanage bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ely to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Swanage is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Ely to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1884+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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

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Train, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 36m
£37–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
8h 24m
£38–96
Drive 191.5 mi
1. Drive from Ely to Swanagecar 191.5 mi
3h 35m
£47–68
Train, line 50 bus via Reading
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 5m
£59–173

Ely to Swanage by train, foot, subway, and bus

192Weekly Services

5h 36mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 195 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Market Street to Bus Station via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 24m.

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