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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Kent is to bus and train which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Kent is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £35 - £60.

How far is it from Swanage to Kent?

The distance between Swanage and Kent is 173 miles. The road distance is 160.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Kent without a car is to line 50 bus and train which takes 5h 21m and costs £29 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Swanage to Kent, including transfers.

Can I drive from Swanage to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Kent is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Swanage to Kent.

Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 1085+ hotels available in Kent.

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

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

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Line 50 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
5h 21m
£29–147
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus Sl7
3. Take the train from Bromley South to Lenhamtrain
8h 30m
£35–57
Drive 159.4 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Kentcar 159.4 mi
2h 58m
£39–56
Train
1. Take the train from Wareham to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Maidstone Easttrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
5h 48m
£47–127

Swanage to Kent by bus and train

192Weekly Services

5h 21mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 172.2 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Lenham via Wareham Station, Wareham, London Waterloo, London Waterloo East, and Maidstone East in around 5h 48m.

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