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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Swanage is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Swanage is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs £55 - £85.

How far is it from Liverpool to Swanage?

The distance between Liverpool and Swanage is 328 miles. The road distance is 237.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £110 - £240.

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

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

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Swanage bus from?

Liverpool to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Swanage?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Swanage is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 10h 27m.

Where does the Liverpool to Swanage bus arrive?

Liverpool to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Swanage is 237 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Liverpool to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 668+ hotels available in Swanage.

Liverpool to Swanage - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
6h 6m
£117–232
Drive 236.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Liverpool to Swanagecar 236.1 mi
5h 8m
£58–83
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 11m
£96–147
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
5h 22m
£94–213
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 15m
£123–206
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
10h 27m
£58–148
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
7h 7m
£113–285
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Warehamtrain
7h 14m
£96–308

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Swanage.

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Distance: 326.4 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Bus Station via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Bus Station via Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 10h 27m.

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