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

The cheapest way to get from Kettering to Swanage is to train and bus and line 50 bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kettering to Swanage is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Kettering and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Kettering and arriving at Wareham via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Kettering to Swanage?

The distance between Kettering and Swanage is 207 miles. The road distance is 171.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kettering to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Kettering to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kettering to Swanage train from?

Kettering to Swanage train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.

Where does the Kettering to Swanage train arrive?

Kettering to Swanage train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Kettering to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Kettering to Swanage is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Kettering to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2087+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kettering to London St Pancras Intltrain Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 8m
£82–147
Train, bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kettering to Lutontrain
2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
6h 25m
£42–64
Drive 170.5 mi
1. Drive from Kettering to Swanagecar 170.5 mi
3h 9m
£43–61
Bus, line 200 bus, train, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Bus Stationbus D2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bridge Streetbus 200
4. Take the train from Banbury to Bournemouthtrain
5. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
8h 39m
£66–98

Kettering to Swanage by train, foot, subway, and bus

207Weekly Services

5h 8mAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 206.1 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Kettering to Bus Station via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 5h 8m.

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