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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Bath is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Bath is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bournemouth Station and Larmer Tree Park View Point. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Swanage to Bath?

The distance between Swanage and Bath is 109 miles. The road distance is 67.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Bath without a car is to line 50 bus and train which takes 3h 45m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Swanage to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Bath bus from?

Swanage to Bath bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Swanage to Bath bus arrive?

Swanage to Bath bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Bath is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Swanage to Bath.

Where can I stay near Bath?

There are 2668+ hotels available in Bath.

Swanage to Bath - 4 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Swanage to Bath by bus, train, 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.

Line 50 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain
3h 45m
£50–112
Drive 66.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanage to Bathcar 66.9 mi
1h 37m
£17–24
Line 50 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Squarebus 50
2. Take the bus from Westover Road to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
4. Take the train from Salisbury to Bath Spatrain
4h 35m
£29–51
Line 50 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Larmer Tree Park View Pointbus Er4
3. Take the bus from Larmer Tree Park View Point to Bus Stationbus Er3
5h 23m
£32–44

Swanage to Bath by bus and train

96Weekly Services

3h 45mAverage Duration

£50Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 108.4 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Bournemouth Station and Larmer Tree Park View Point in around 5h 23m.

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