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

The cheapest way to get from Finchley to Swanage is to line 13 bus and bus which costs £12 - £45 and takes 6h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Finchley to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Finchley and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Finchley station to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Finchley Central Station and arriving at Bus Station via Harrow Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Finchley to Swanage?

The distance between Finchley and Swanage is 156 miles. The road distance is 128.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Finchley to Swanage without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 20m and costs £23 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Finchley to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Finchley to Swanage bus from?

Finchley to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Train or bus from Finchley to Swanage?

The best way to get from Finchley to Swanage is to bus which takes 5h 34m and costs £12 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £100 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Finchley to Swanage bus arrive?

Finchley to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Can I drive from Finchley to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Finchley to Swanage is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Finchley to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1909+ hotels available in Swanage.

Finchley to Swanage - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 13 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Finchley 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to BournemouthLondon Waterloo - Poole / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
4h 20m
£23–71
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth StationUk061
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
5h 34m
£12–44
Drive 127.9 mi
1. Drive from Finchley to Swanage127.9 mi
2h 27m
£32–47
Train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to WarehamLondon Waterloo - Weymouth
4h 21m
£31–96
Line 13 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Finchley Central Station to Victoria Station13
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Station035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
6h 28m
£13–41

Finchley to Swanage by bus

192Weekly Buses

5h 34mAverage Duration

£12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 155.5 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Finchley Central Station to Bus Station via Harrow Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Wareham hourly. Tickets cost £27–90 and the journey takes 2h 23m.

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