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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £26 - £65 and takes 7h 20m.

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 50m 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 Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Swanage?

The distance between Maidstone and Swanage is 161 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 and line 50 bus which takes 5h 26m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m 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.

Where does the Maidstone to Swanage bus arrive?

Maidstone to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Can I drive from Maidstone to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Swanage is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Maidstone to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2033+ hotels available in Swanage.

Maidstone to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Waterloo Easttrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 26m
£61–139
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from King Street to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B23
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bournemouth Stationbus B10
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 20m
£27–63
Drive 150.4 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Swanagecar 150.4 mi
2h 50m
£37–54
Train, bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouthbus
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 44m
£32–59

Maidstone to Swanage by train, foot, and bus

96Weekly Services

5h 26mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 159.8 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a bus from King Street to Bus Station via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 20m.

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