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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Swanage is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Swanage is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Guildford to Swanage?

The distance between Guildford and Swanage is 130 miles. The road distance is 96.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Swanage without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 43m and costs £29 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Guildford to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Swanage bus from?

Guildford to Swanage bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where does the Guildford to Swanage bus arrive?

Guildford to Swanage bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Swanage is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Guildford to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1887+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Woking to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
3h 43m
£30–62
Drive 95.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Guildford to Swanagecar 95.5 mi
1h 56m
£24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
4h 52m
Train, bus via Reading
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
4h 39m
£27–95

Guildford to Swanage by train and bus

150Weekly Services

3h 43mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Guildford to Swanage.

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Distance: 129.1 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Guildford station to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station in around 4h 52m.

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