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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Beer is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Beer is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Beer?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Beer. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Beer Cross via Weymouth station, Bus Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Beer?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Beer. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Axminster via Southampton Central and Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Swanage to Beer?

The distance between Swanage and Beer is 80 miles. The road distance is 58.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Beer without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Swanage to Beer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Beer bus from?

Swanage to Beer bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Weymouth station.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Beer train from?

Swanage to Beer train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Wareham station.

Train or bus from Swanage to Beer?

The best way to get from Swanage to Beer is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Swanage to Beer bus arrive?

Swanage to Beer bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Swanage to Beer train arrive?

Swanage to Beer train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Beer?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Beer is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Swanage to Beer.

Where can I stay near Beer?

There are 1670+ hotels available in Beer.

Swanage to Beer - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 30 bus

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Beer Crossbus 885
5h 30m
Drive 58.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanage to Beercar 58.2 mi
1h 23m
£15–21
Train
1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 39m
£57–129
Line 30 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lulworth Covebus 30
2. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
6h 5m

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Distance: 79.2 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Beer Cross via Wareham Station, Wareham, Weymouth, Weymouth station, Bus Station, and Rail Station in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Eyewell Green via Wareham Station, Wareham, Southampton Central, Salisbury, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 5h 39m.

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