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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Brighton is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Brighton is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Peter's Church via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Swanage to Brighton?

The distance between Swanage and Brighton is 105 miles. The road distance is 114.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Brighton without a car is to line 50 bus and train which takes 3h 51m and costs £21 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Swanage to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Brighton bus from?

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

Where does the Swanage to Brighton bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swanage to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Brighton is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Swanage to Brighton.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1753+ hotels available in Brighton.

Swanage to Brighton - 3 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Swanage to Brighton 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 Brightontrain
3h 51m
£21–43
Line 50 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Peter's Churchbus 025
5h 31m
£24–82
Drive 113.9 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Brightoncar 113.9 mi
2h 16m
£29–41

Swanage to Brighton by bus and train

192Weekly Services

3h 51mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 104.5 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Church via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 31m.

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