What is the cheapest way to get from Potters Bar to Swanage?

The cheapest way to get from Potters Bar to Swanage is to bus via Little Park Gardens which costs £20 - £50 and takes 8h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Potters Bar to Swanage?

The fastest way to get from Potters Bar to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Potters Bar and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Potters Bar to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Tesco and arriving at Bus Station via Little Park Gardens, Dean Street / Chinatown, London Victoria and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Potters Bar to Swanage?

The distance between Potters Bar and Swanage is 165 miles. The road distance is 133.6 miles.

How do I travel from Potters Bar to Swanage without a car?

The best way to get from Potters Bar to Swanage without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 40m and costs £35 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Potters Bar to Swanage?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Potters Bar to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potters Bar to Swanage bus from?

Potters Bar to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where does the Potters Bar to Swanage bus arrive?

Potters Bar to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Can I drive from Potters Bar to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Potters Bar to Swanage is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Potters Bar to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1907+ hotels available in Swanage.

Potters Bar to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to BournemouthLondon Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
5h 40m
£35–84
Bus via Little Park Gardens
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Station035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
8h 7m
£20–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouth StationUk061
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
7h 9m
£24–36
Drive 132.8 mi
1. Drive from Potters Bar to Swanage132.8 mi
2h 39m
£33–48

Potters Bar to Swanage by train and bus

74Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.7 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Potters Bar, England and Swanage, England?

You can take a train from Potters Bar to Bus Station via Finsbury Park, Finsbury Park station, Victoria station, Green Line Coach Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 9m.

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