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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Swanage is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £25 - £45 and takes 9h 6m.

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 9m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via London Victoria and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Wareham via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

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 5h 42m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m 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 Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Swanage train from?

Nottingham to Swanage train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Swanage?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Swanage is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 8h 38m.

Where does the Nottingham to Swanage bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nottingham to Swanage train arrive?

Nottingham to Swanage train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Swanage is 197 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Nottingham to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2107+ hotels available in Swanage.

Nottingham to Swanage - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Nottingham to Swanage by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 / ...
5h 42m
£112–213
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus Uk061
9h 6m
£26–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
8h 38m
£37–79
Drive 196.3 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Swanagecar 196.3 mi
4h 9m
£48–69
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
6h 31m
£135–287
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 16m
£127–174
Fly from East Midlands Airport, train
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EMA - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
7h 44m
£110–276

Nottingham to Swanage by train and bus

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6h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 260.3 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Mowlem Court via London Victoria and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 38m.

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