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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £22 - £55 and takes 5h 51m.

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 to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Luton DART Parkway and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Luton to Swanage?

The distance between Luton and Swanage is 155 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 line 50 bus which takes 4h 47m and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m 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 FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.

Where does the Luton to Swanage bus arrive?

Luton to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport 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 1365+ hotels available in Swanage.

Luton to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, 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, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from Luton to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
4h 47m
£62–145
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus
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 51m
£22–53
Drive 141.5 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Swanagecar 141.5 mi
2h 34m
£35–50
Line 321 bus, bus, train, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Watford Junction stationbus 321
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 48m
£66–95

Luton to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

191Weekly Services

4h 47mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 154.2 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Luton DART Parkway to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 5h 51m.

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