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

The cheapest way to get from Kettering to Swanage is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 9m.

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 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Kettering and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Kettering to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Park, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Kettering to Swanage?

The distance between Kettering and Swanage is 223 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 and bus which takes 5h 21m and costs £35 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Kettering to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kettering to Swanage bus from?

Kettering to Swanage bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Coach Park station.

Where does the Kettering to Swanage bus arrive?

Kettering to Swanage bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus 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 366+ hotels available in Swanage.

Kettering to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 200 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Kettering to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 21m
£38–146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 19m
Drive 170.5 mi
1. Drive from Kettering to Swanagecar 170.5 mi
3h 9m
£42–61
Bus, line 200 bus, train
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 25m
£63–126

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

192Weekly Services

5h 21mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 221.7 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Station via Northampton Bus Interchange, Coach Park, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 19m.

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