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

The cheapest way to get from Gravesend to Swanage is to train and bus and line 50 bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gravesend to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Gravesend and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Gravesend to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Garrick Street and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, London Victoria and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Gravesend to Swanage?

The distance between Gravesend and Swanage is 146 miles. The road distance is 150.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gravesend to Swanage without a car is to train and line 50 bus which takes 5h 24m and costs £55 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Gravesend to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gravesend to Swanage bus from?

Gravesend to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Gravesend to Swanage bus arrive?

Gravesend to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Can I drive from Gravesend to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Gravesend to Swanage is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Gravesend to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1957+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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

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Train, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from Gravesend to London Waterloo Easttrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 24m
£60–130
Train, bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gravesend to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouthbus
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 40m
£25–38
Drive 149.6 mi
1. Drive from Gravesend to Swanagecar 149.6 mi
2h 50m
£37–53
Line 022 bus, bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
8h 32m
£39–90

Gravesend to Swanage by train, foot, and bus

96Weekly Services

5h 24mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 145.1 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Garrick Street to Bus Station via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 32m.

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