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

The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Swanage is to train and bus which costs £25 - £55 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lewes to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Lewes and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Lewes to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Bus Station via Old Steine, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Lewes to Swanage?

The distance between Lewes and Swanage is 139 miles. The road distance is 122.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lewes to Swanage without a car is to train and bus via Bournemouth which takes 4h 54m and costs £24 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Lewes to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Swanage bus from?

Lewes to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.

Where does the Lewes to Swanage bus arrive?

Lewes to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Can I drive from Lewes to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Lewes to Swanage is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Lewes to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1888+ hotels available in Swanage.

Lewes to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus via Bournemouth
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
4h 54m
£24–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
6h 38m
£34–81
Drive 121.4 mi
1. Drive from Lewes to Swanagecar 121.4 mi
2h 19m
£30–43
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 29m
£25–52

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lewes to Swanage.

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Distance: 137.8 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a bus from High Street to Bus Station via Old Steine, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 6h 38m.

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