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

The cheapest way to get from Petersfield to Swanage is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Petersfield to Swanage is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Petersfield and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Petersfield to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Dragon Street and arriving at Bus Station via Clarence Pier and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Petersfield to Swanage?

The distance between Petersfield and Swanage is 79 miles. The road distance is 75.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Petersfield to Swanage without a car is to train and line 50 bus which takes 4h 6m and costs £29 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Petersfield to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Petersfield to Swanage bus from?

Petersfield to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dragon Street station.

Where does the Petersfield to Swanage bus arrive?

Petersfield to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Clarence Pier station.

Can I drive from Petersfield to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Petersfield to Swanage is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Petersfield to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1957+ hotels available in Swanage.

Petersfield to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from Havant to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
4h 6m
£30–81
Drive 75 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Petersfield to Swanagecar 75 mi
1h 40m
£19–27
Bus, train, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Central Stationbus X4 / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 19m
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Dragon Street to Clarence Pierbus Vc4
2. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to Bournemouth Stationbus Vc1
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 20m
£33–45

Petersfield to Swanage by train and bus

96Weekly Services

4h 6mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 78.6 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Petersfield, Hampshire, England and Swanage, England?

You can take a bus from Dragon Street to Bus Station via Clarence Pier and Bournemouth Station in around 5h 20m.

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