There are 8 ways to get from Sheffield to Swanage by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
6h 14m£119–207Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange - City Centre to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk905 / ...
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus Uk061
11h 1m£34–51Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
9h 12m£46–75Drive 230.1 mi
- Drive from Sheffield to Swanagecar 230.1 mi
4h 44m£58–83Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
5h 45m£104–253Train, line 50 bus
- Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
6h 46m£112–172Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus, line 50 bus
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus
7h 38m£88–301Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
- Take the train from Sheffield to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
7h 18m£153–328
Sheffield to Swanage by train, foot, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Swanage is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 11h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Swanage is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Mowlem Court via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Wareham via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Sheffield and Swanage is 300 miles. The road distance is 231.4 miles.
The best way to get from Sheffield to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £110 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Sheffield to Swanage, including transfers.
Sheffield to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.
Sheffield to Swanage train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
The best way to get from Sheffield to Swanage is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Swanage, England?
You can take a train from Sheffield to Bus Station via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Mowlem Court via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 9h 12m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from Newcastle to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–190
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Sheffield to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Sheffield to Swanage train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Swanage is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Sheffield to Swanage.
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