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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 5h 9m.

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 55m and costs £24 - £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 London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Guildford to Swanage?

The distance between Guildford and Swanage is 104 miles. The road distance is 96 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 line 50 bus which takes 3h 44m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m 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 55m to drive from Guildford to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2079+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Guildford to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50 / ...
3h 44m
£35–70
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Bournemouthbus
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50 / ...
5h 9m
£16–30
Drive 95.4 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Swanagecar 95.4 mi
1h 55m
£24–35
Train, line 40 bus
1. Take the train from Woking to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus 40
4h 6m
£40–83
Train, line 50 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 46m
£44–72

Guildford to Swanage by train and bus

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Distance: 103.3 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Guildford station to Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station in around 5h 9m.

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