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

The cheapest way to get from Grantham to Swanage is to train and bus and line 50 bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 39m.

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 - £80.

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 53m and costs £75 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Grantham to Swanage, including transfers.

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 2044+ hotels available in Swanage.

Grantham to Swanage - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 50 bus, and car

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 53m
£79–177
Train, bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Grantham to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Knebworth Park Estatebus K04
3. Take the bus from Knebworth Park Estate to Bournemouth Stationbus K05
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
8h 39m
£44–107
Drive 210.8 mi
1. Drive from Grantham to Swanagecar 210.8 mi
3h 59m
£53–76
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 12m
£132–194
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Grantham to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Finsbury Parktrain
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus
8h 41m
£48–164

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

98Weekly Services

5h 53mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Grantham to Swanage.

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Distance: 239.7 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

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 53m.

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