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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Swanage is to bus which costs £17 - £100 and takes 7h 54m.

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 33m 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 7h 54m.

How far is it from Ely to Swanage?

The distance between Ely and Swanage is 206 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 which takes 5h 42m and costs £50 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m 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 FlixBus, depart from Parkside station.

Train or bus from Ely to Swanage?

The best way to get from Ely to Swanage is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £100 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Ely to Swanage bus arrive?

Ely to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 33m to drive from Ely to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1919+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ely 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 Ely to King's CrossKings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to WarehamLondon Waterloo - Weymouth
5h 42m
£54–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
7h 54m
£18–100
Drive 191.5 mi
1. Drive from Ely to Swanage191.5 mi
3h 33m
£47–68
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdon
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Reading
3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouth
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
7h 14m
£58–143

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

151Weekly Services

5h 42mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 205 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Ely to Bus Station via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, 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 7h 54m.

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