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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Swanage is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Swanage is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Swanage?

The distance between Nottingham and Swanage is 262 miles. The road distance is 197.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs £95 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Nottingham to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Swanage bus from?

Nottingham to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Swanage?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Swanage is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Nottingham to Swanage bus arrive?

Nottingham to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Swanage is 197 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Nottingham to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1957+ hotels available in Swanage.

Nottingham to Swanage - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 50 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
6h 25m
£96–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk004 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
8h 51m
£34–50
Drive 196.3 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Swanagecar 196.3 mi
4h 7m
£48–69
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Bournemouthtrain Nottingham - Bournemouth
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
6h 38m
£102–296
Train, line 50 bus via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 9m
£111–305

Nottingham to Swanage by train, foot, subway, and bus

98Weekly Services

6h 25mAverage Duration

£96Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Swanage.

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Distance: 260.4 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Bus Station via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Bus Station via London Victoria and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 51m.

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