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

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

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 7h 22m.

How far is it from Lewes to Swanage?

The distance between Lewes and Swanage is 113 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 line 50 bus which takes 5h 3m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m 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 2122+ hotels available in Swanage.

Lewes to Swanage - 3 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Lewes to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 50 bus
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
5h 3m
£47–101
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
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
7h 22m
£25–75
Drive 121.4 mi
1. Drive from Lewes to Swanagecar 121.4 mi
2h 19m
£30–43

Lewes to Swanage by train and bus

197Weekly Services

5h 3mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 112.6 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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 7h 22m.

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