What is the cheapest way to get from Poole to Swanley?

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Swanley is to bus which costs £16 - £55 and takes 4h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poole to Swanley?

The fastest way to get from Poole to Swanley is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Swanley?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Swanley. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Swanley via London Waterloo East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Poole to Swanley?

The distance between Poole and Swanley is 129 miles. The road distance is 125.2 miles.

How do I travel from Poole to Swanley without a car?

The best way to get from Poole to Swanley without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £30 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Poole to Swanley?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Poole to Swanley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Swanley train from?

Poole to Swanley train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Swanley?

The best way to get from Poole to Swanley is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £30 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £55 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Poole to Swanley train arrive?

Poole to Swanley train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Poole to Swanley?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Swanley is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Poole to Swanley.

How do I get a train ticket from Poole to Swanley?

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Where can I stay near Swanley?

There are 10205+ hotels available in Swanley.

Poole to Swanley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Swanley 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 Poole to London WaterlooWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
3h 23m
£30–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Green Line Coach StationUk061
4h 38m
£16–52
Drive 124.5 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Swanley124.5 mi
2h 19m
£31–45
Bus via Meeting House Lane
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House LaneX6
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
6h
£18–57

Poole to Swanley by train and foot

106Weekly Services

3h 23mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.7 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Swanley, Kent, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Poole to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £24–85 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Green Line Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £14–21 and the journey takes 3h 50m. National Express also services this route every 30 minutes.

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