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

The cheapest way to get from Newquay to Swanage is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newquay to Swanage is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Newquay and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Newquay station to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Newquay Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.

How far is it from Newquay to Swanage?

The distance between Newquay and Swanage is 242 miles. The road distance is 160.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newquay to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 9h 55m and costs £80 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Newquay to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newquay to Swanage bus from?

Newquay to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newquay Bus Station.

Train or bus from Newquay to Swanage?

The best way to get from Newquay to Swanage is to train which takes 9h 55m and costs £80 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £100 and takes 11h 58m.

Where does the Newquay to Swanage bus arrive?

Newquay to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Can I drive from Newquay to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Newquay to Swanage is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Newquay to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1926+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Newquay 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 St Austell to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Cary
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Weymouth
9h 55m
£84–216
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to London Heathrow Airport
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
11h 58m
£26–97
Drive 159.4 mi
1. Drive from Newquay to Swanage159.4 mi
3h 8m
£39–57
Train, bus
1. Take the train from St Austell to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisbury
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Bus Station50
10h 57m
£39–163

Newquay to Swanage by bus and train

62Weekly Services

9h 55mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Newquay to Swanage.

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Distance: 240.7 mi
Duration: 9h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Great Western Hotel to Bus Station via Bus Station, St Austell, Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary, Weymouth, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 9h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newquay Bus Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 11h 58m.

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