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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Swanage is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Swanage is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs £55 - £85.

How far is it from Manchester to Swanage?

The distance between Manchester and Swanage is 319 miles. The road distance is 237.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Swanage without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 9m and costs £55 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Manchester to Swanage, including transfers.

Can I drive from Manchester to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Swanage is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Manchester to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1884+ hotels available in Swanage.

Manchester to Swanage - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and line 40 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Swanage by train, car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
6h 9m
£59–277
Train, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
6h 29m
£37–265
Drive 236.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Swanagecar 236.4 mi
4h 46m
£58–84
Fly to Southampton Airport, train, line 40 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
3. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus
4h 59m
£88–208
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Winchestertrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Winchester to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
6h 54m
£39–192
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Warehamtrain
6h 43m
£93–298

Manchester to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

193Weekly Services

6h 9mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Swanage.

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Distance: 316.7 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bus Station via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 9m.

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