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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Swanage is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Swanage is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Wareham via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Leeds to Swanage?

The distance between Leeds and Swanage is 320 miles. The road distance is 265.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Leeds to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Swanage bus from?

Leeds to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Swanage train from?

Leeds to Swanage train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Leeds to Swanage?

The best way to get from Leeds to Swanage is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Milton Keynes, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Leeds to Swanage bus arrive?

Leeds to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Leeds to Swanage train arrive?

Leeds to Swanage train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Swanage is 265 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Leeds to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2130+ hotels available in Swanage.

Leeds to Swanage - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 50 bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Leeds to Swanage by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
6h 5m
£113–217
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouthbus Uk061
10h 53m
£37–59
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
10h 45m
£56–141
Drive 263.7 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Swanagecar 263.7 mi
5h 13m
£66–94
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
5h 33m
£110–241
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 26m
£161–229
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
6h 36m
£141–321
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Warehamtrain
7h 28m
£112–376

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

190Weekly Services

6h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 318.5 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Bus Station via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Mowlem Court via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 10h 45m.

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