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

The cheapest way to get from Grantham to Swanage is to bus which costs £19 - £50 and takes 9h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grantham to Swanage is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Grantham and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Grantham to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Boots and arriving at Bus Station via Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, London Victoria and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

How far is it from Grantham to Swanage?

The distance between Grantham and Swanage is 241 miles. The road distance is 212 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grantham to Swanage without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 26m and costs £35 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Grantham to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grantham to Swanage bus from?

Grantham to Swanage bus services, operated by Centrebus, depart from Boots station.

Train or bus from Grantham to Swanage?

The best way to get from Grantham to Swanage is to train via London which takes 5h 26m and costs £35 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £50 and takes 9h 54m.

Where does the Grantham to Swanage bus arrive?

Grantham to Swanage bus services, operated by Centrebus, arrive at Nottingham station.

Can I drive from Grantham to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Grantham to Swanage is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Grantham to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 881+ hotels available in Swanage.

Grantham to Swanage - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 8 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Grantham 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
5h 26m
£35–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boots to Nottingham stationbus Lc9
2. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
9h 54m
£19–49
Drive 210.8 mi
1. Drive from Grantham to Swanagecar 210.8 mi
3h 59m
£51–74
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Bournemouthtrain Nottingham - Bournemouth
7h 50m
£40–245
Line 8 bus, bus, train, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Mary's Waybus 8
2. Take the bus from Windsor Street to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 5A / ...
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sainsbury'sbus 148
4. Take the bus from Transport Museum to Railway Stationbus X18 / ...
5. Take the train from Leamington Spa to Bournemouthtrain
6. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
10h 51m
£33–146

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

193Weekly Services

5h 26mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Grantham to Swanage.

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Distance: 239.7 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a train from Grantham to Bus Station via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boots to Bus Station via Nottingham station, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, London Victoria, and Bournemouth Station in around 9h 54m.

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