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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Swanage is to bus which costs £25 - £60 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Swanage?

The distance between Maidstone and Swanage is 171 miles. The road distance is 151.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £40 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Maidstone to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Swanage bus from?

Maidstone to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Swanage?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Swanage is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £40 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £60 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Maidstone to Swanage bus arrive?

Maidstone to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Maidstone to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Swanage is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Maidstone to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1923+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Maidstone 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 Maidstone East to London Waterloo EastMaidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to WarehamLondon Waterloo - Weymouth
5h 3m
£40–141
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouth Station
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
5h 58m
£26–75
Drive 150.4 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Swanage150.4 mi
2h 49m
£38–55
Train, bus via London
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Waterloo East
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
5h 3m
£33–121
Bus
1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoria814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Station035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
6h 26m
£26–59

Maidstone to Swanage by train, foot, and bus

93Weekly Services

5h 3mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169.8 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Bus Station via London Waterloo East, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Bus Station via London Victoria and Bournemouth Station in around 6h 26m.

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