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 which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 44m.

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 6m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Rayleigh and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Rayleigh to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from The Library and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Rayleigh to Swanage?

The distance between Rayleigh and Swanage is 186 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 bus via London which takes 4h 50m and costs £30 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m 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 National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where does the Rayleigh to Swanage bus arrive?

Rayleigh to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Rayleigh to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Rayleigh to Swanage is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Rayleigh to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1104+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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

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Train, bus via London
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
4h 50m
£31–96
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
6h 44m
£31–60
Drive 165.9 mi
1. Drive from Rayleigh to Swanagecar 165.9 mi
3h 6m
£41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 40m
£36–85

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rayleigh to Swanage.

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Distance: 185.1 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a bus from The Library to Bus Station via Bus Station, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 40m.

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