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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £28 - £70 and takes 8h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Bus Station via King Street, Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

How far is it from Kent to Swanage?

The distance between Kent and Swanage is 173 miles. The road distance is 159.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Swanage without a car is to train and line 50 bus which takes 6h 9m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Kent to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Swanage bus from?

Kent to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.

Train or bus from Kent to Swanage?

The best way to get from Kent to Swanage is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Kent to Swanage bus arrive?

Kent to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Can I drive from Kent to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Swanage is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Kent to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2031+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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

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Train, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
6h 9m
£69–152
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from King Street to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B23
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bournemouth Stationbus B10
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
8h 49m
£29–66
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouthbus Uk061
8h 2m
£37–68
Drive 158.8 mi
1. Drive from Kent to Swanagecar 158.8 mi
2h 57m
£40–57
Train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Waterloo Easttrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
6h 18m
£71–161

Kent to Swanage by train and bus

96Weekly Services

6h 9mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 172.2 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Bus Station via Maidstone East, London Waterloo East, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Bus Station via King Street, Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 49m.

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