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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Swanage is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Swanage is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Reading to Swanage?

The distance between Reading and Swanage is 116 miles. The road distance is 94.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Swanage without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 9m and costs £18 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Reading to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Swanage bus from?

Reading to Swanage bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where does the Reading to Swanage bus arrive?

Reading to Swanage bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Can I drive from Reading to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Swanage is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Reading to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1890+ hotels available in Swanage.

Reading to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 40 bus

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
3h 9m
£19–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
4h 38m
£36–82
Drive 94.2 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Swanagecar 94.2 mi
1h 54m
£23–34
Train, line 40 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Winchestertrain
2. Take the train from Winchester to Warehamtrain
3. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus 40
3h 31m
£28–45

Reading to Swanage by train and bus

112Weekly Services

3h 9mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 115.2 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station in around 4h 38m.

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