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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Swanage is to bus via London which costs £25 - £40 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Luton to Swanage?

The distance between Luton and Swanage is 182 miles. The road distance is 142.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Swanage without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 52m and costs £28 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Luton to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Swanage bus from?

Luton to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where does the Luton to Swanage bus arrive?

Luton to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Luton to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Swanage is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Luton to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 366+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
4h 52m
£28–92
Bus via London
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Stationbus 757
2. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 19m
£26–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 10m
£39–98
Drive 141.5 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Swanagecar 141.5 mi
2h 34m
£35–50

Luton to Swanage by train and bus

192Weekly Services

4h 52mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 180.9 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 5h 10m.

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