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

The cheapest way to get from Ruislip to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £10 - £19 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ruislip to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Ruislip and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Ruislip to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Brickwall Lane and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Ruislip to Swanage?

The distance between Ruislip and Swanage is 149 miles. The road distance is 118.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ruislip to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £23 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Ruislip to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ruislip to Swanage bus from?

Ruislip to Swanage bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Brickwall Lane station.

Train or bus from Ruislip to Swanage?

The best way to get from Ruislip to Swanage is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £23 - £95. Alternatively, you can line 278 bus and bus and line 50 bus, which costs and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Ruislip to Swanage bus arrive?

Ruislip to Swanage bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ruislip to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Ruislip to Swanage is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Ruislip to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1957+ hotels available in Swanage.

Ruislip to Swanage - 5 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ruislip to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
4h 34m
£24–92
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
6h 8m
£11–19
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 9m
£29–86
Drive 117.5 mi
1. Drive from Ruislip to Swanagecar 117.5 mi
2h 14m
£29–42
Line 278 bus, bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Brickwall Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 278
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 10m

Ruislip to Swanage by subway, train, and bus

195Weekly Services

4h 34mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 148.1 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Wareham hourly. Tickets cost £18–85 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brickwall Lane to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 5h 10m.

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