What is the cheapest way to get from Poole Harbour to Swanage?

The cheapest way to get from Poole Harbour to Swanage is to car ferry and fly and train which costs £210 - £360 and takes 9h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poole Harbour to Swanage?

The fastest way to get from Poole Harbour to Swanage is to car ferry and fly and train which takes 9h 10m and costs £210 - £360.

How far is it from Poole Harbour to Swanage?

The distance between Poole Harbour and Swanage is 277 miles.

How long does it take to get from Poole Harbour to Swanage?

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Poole Harbour to Swanage, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1916+ hotels available in Swanage.

Poole Harbour to Swanage - 2 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Poole Harbour to Swanage by car ferry, plane, train, or ferry

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

Car ferry to Guernsey Airport, fly, train
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1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Port
2. Fly from Guernsey Airport (GCI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)GCI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Wareham
9h 10m
£214–352
Car ferry, ferry to Alderney Airport, fly, train
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Port
2. Take the ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Alderney
3. Fly from Alderney Airport (ACI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)ACI - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Wareham
10h 17m
£318–454

Guernsey Airport (GCI) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Map of how to get from Poole Harbour to Swanage.

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Distance: 275.4 mi
Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Poole Harbour, England and Swanage, England?

There is no direct connection from Poole Harbour to Swanage. However, you can take the car ferry to Guernsey St Peter Port, walk to Guernsey Town Terminus, take the line 71 bus to Specsavers, walk to Guernsey Airport (GCI) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, take the train to Wareham, walk to Wareham Station, then take the line 40 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the car ferry to Guernsey St Peter Port, walk to Guernsey St Peter Port, take the ferry to Alderney, take the taxi to Alderney Airport (ACI) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, take the train to Wareham, walk to Wareham Station, then take the line 40 bus to Bus Station.

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