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

The cheapest way to get from Pool to Swanage is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £35 - £85 and takes 9h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pool to Swanage is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Pool and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Pool to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Old Pool Bank and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station, Lake, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

How far is it from Pool to Swanage?

The distance between Pool and Swanage is 342 miles. The road distance is 274.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pool to Swanage without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 18m and costs £60 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Pool to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pool to Swanage bus from?

Pool to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Train or bus from Pool to Swanage?

The best way to get from Pool to Swanage is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which takes 9h 59m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £270 and takes 9h 48m.

Where does the Pool to Swanage bus arrive?

Pool to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lake station.

Can I drive from Pool to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Pool to Swanage is 274 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Pool to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1909+ hotels available in Swanage.

Pool to Swanage - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Pool to Swanage by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Court50
9h 18m
£63–277
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nelson Street N2 to Birmingham Coach Station131
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bournemouth Station160
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
13h 32m
£33–106
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Lake
2. Take the bus from Lake to Heathrow Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
9h 59m
£37–81
Drive 272.5 mi
1. Drive from Pool to Swanage272.5 mi
5h 25m
£69–99
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Wareham
7h 35m
£101–245
Train
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham New StreetNewcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to BournemouthManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
9h 48m
£66–269
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Wareham
7h 55m
£129–313
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Wareham
9h 27m
£111–300

Pool to Swanage by bus and train

102Weekly Services

9h 18mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 340.3 mi
Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Pool, Leeds, England and Swanage, England?

You can take a bus from Old Pool Bank to Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station, Lake, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pool Bridge to Bus Station via Bus Station, Harrogate, York, Birmingham New Street, Bournemouth, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 9h 48m.

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