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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Swanage is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 58m.

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 58m and costs £35 - £60.

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 5h 47m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Kent to Swanage, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kent to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Swanage is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Kent to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1882+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

There are 4 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
5h 47m
£43–130
Train, bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lenham 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 1m
£27–76
Drive 158.8 mi
1. Drive from Kent to Swanagecar 158.8 mi
2h 58m
£39–57
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
5h 53m
£43–150

Kent to Swanage by train and bus

174Weekly Services

5h 47mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 172.2 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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 5h 53m.

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