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 £19 - £60 and takes 8h 10m.

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 51m 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 Earl Street and arriving at Bus Station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Swanage?

The distance between Maidstone and Swanage is 186 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 bus via London which takes 4h 59m and costs £30 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m 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 Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.

Where does the Maidstone to Swanage bus arrive?

Maidstone to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Can I drive from Maidstone to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Swanage is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Maidstone to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1104+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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

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Train, bus via London
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
4h 59m
£31–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
8h 10m
£19–57
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
6h 40m
£26–75
Drive 150.4 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Swanagecar 150.4 mi
2h 51m
£37–54

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Maidstone to Swanage.

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Distance: 185.3 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Earl Street to Bus Station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 10m.

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