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

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Swanage is to drive which costs £55 - £90 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Swanage is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Lowestoft and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Lowestoft to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Waveney Chambers and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

How far is it from Lowestoft to Swanage?

The distance between Lowestoft and Swanage is 271 miles. The road distance is 241.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Swanage without a car is to train and bus via London which takes 7h 1m and costs £55 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Lowestoft to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Swanage bus from?

Lowestoft to Swanage bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from Waveney Chambers station.

Train or bus from Lowestoft to Swanage?

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Swanage is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs £55 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 16m.

Where does the Lowestoft to Swanage bus arrive?

Lowestoft to Swanage bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Lowestoft to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Lowestoft to Swanage is 241 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Lowestoft to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1924+ hotels available in Swanage.

Lowestoft to Swanage - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Lowestoft to Swanage by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus via London
best
1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Ipswich
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
7h 1m
£56–187
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Ipswich
2. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Street
3. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouth Station
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
8h 9m
£63–126
Drive 239.8 mi
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Swanage239.8 mi
5h 10m
£60–86
Fly, train
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)NWI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Wareham
11h 20m
£213–638
Train
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to WarehamLondon Waterloo - Weymouth
7h 12m
£57–209
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus StationX21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals491 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Station035
10h 16m

Lowestoft to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

114Weekly Services

7h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 269.1 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a train from Lowestoft to Bus Station via Norwich, Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Station via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 10h 16m.

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