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

The cheapest way to get from Rayleigh to Swanage is to train and bus and line 50 bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rayleigh to Swanage is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £40 - £60.

How far is it from Rayleigh to Swanage?

The distance between Rayleigh and Swanage is 160 miles. The road distance is 166.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rayleigh to Swanage without a car is to train and line 50 bus which takes 5h 18m and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Rayleigh to Swanage, including transfers.

Can I drive from Rayleigh to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Rayleigh to Swanage is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Rayleigh to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 661+ hotels available in Swanage.

Rayleigh to Swanage - 3 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Rayleigh to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 18m
£63–148
Train, bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouthbus
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 52m
£31–59
Drive 165.9 mi
1. Drive from Rayleigh to Swanagecar 165.9 mi
3h 5m
£42–60

Rayleigh to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

96Weekly Services

5h 18mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rayleigh to Swanage.

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Distance: 159.5 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Rayleigh, England and Swanage, England?

There is no direct connection from Rayleigh to Swanage. However, you can take the train to Stratford (London), walk to Stratford station, take the subway to Waterloo Station, walk to London Waterloo, take the train to Bournemouth, walk to Bournemouth Station, then take the line 50 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rayleigh to Bus Station via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Victoria station, London Green Line Coach Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 52m.

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