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

The cheapest way to get from Rayleigh to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 57m.

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.

Is there a direct bus between Rayleigh and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Rayleigh to Swanage. However, there are services departing from The Library and arriving at Mowlem Court via Bus Station, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Rayleigh and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh and arriving at Wareham via Stratford station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Rayleigh to Swanage?

The distance between Rayleigh and Swanage is 170 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 which takes 4h 39m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Rayleigh to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rayleigh to Swanage bus from?

Rayleigh to Swanage bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from The Library station.

Where do I catch the Rayleigh to Swanage train from?

Rayleigh to Swanage train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.

Train or bus from Rayleigh to Swanage?

The best way to get from Rayleigh to Swanage is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Rayleigh to Swanage bus arrive?

Rayleigh to Swanage bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Rayleigh to Swanage train arrive?

Rayleigh to Swanage train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

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 2086+ hotels available in Swanage.

Rayleigh to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 50 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 39m
£66–126
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Library to Bus Stationbus 3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus X30 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
7h 57m
£31–49
Train, bus, line 50 bus
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 32m
£34–50
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

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Distance: 169.5 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Rayleigh to Bus Station via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Library to Mowlem Court via Bus Station, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 57m.

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