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

The cheapest way to get from Strood to Swanage is to line 022 bus and bus which costs £21 - £60 and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Strood to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Strood and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Strood to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Elaine Avenue and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, London Victoria and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

How far is it from Strood to Swanage?

The distance between Strood and Swanage is 168 miles. The road distance is 152.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Strood to Swanage without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 43m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Strood to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Strood to Swanage bus from?

Strood to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Strood to Swanage?

The best way to get from Strood to Swanage is to train via London which takes 4h 43m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 022 bus and bus, which costs £21 - £60 and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Strood to Swanage bus arrive?

Strood to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Can I drive from Strood to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Strood to Swanage is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Strood to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 366+ hotels available in Swanage.

Strood to Swanage - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 022 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Strood to Swanage by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
4h 43m
£40–118
Line 022 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 43m
£21–57
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 2m
£28–75
Drive 152 mi
1. Drive from Strood to Swanagecar 152 mi
2h 54m
£38–54
Train, bus via Gravesend
1. Take the train from Gravesend to London Waterloo Easttrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 44m
£32–95
Train
1. Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain Gillingham / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
5h 50m
£44–130

Strood to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

196Weekly Services

4h 43mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 167.3 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Strood to Bus Station via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elaine Avenue to Bus Station via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 43m.

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