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 26m.

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 32m 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 19m.

How far is it from Luton to Swanage?

The distance between Luton and Swanage is 165 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 which takes 4h 40m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m 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.

Train or bus from Luton to Swanage?

The best way to get from Luton to Swanage is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 5h 19m.

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 32m to drive from Luton to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1887+ hotels available in Swanage.

Luton to Swanage - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 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
best
1. Take the train from Luton to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
4h 40m
£39–112
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 26m
£26–35
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 19m
£35–88
Drive 141.5 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Swanagecar 141.5 mi
2h 32m
£35–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Luton to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 15m
£35–97

Luton to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

162Weekly Services

4h 40mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 164 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Bus Station via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 5h 19m.

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