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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Kent is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 8h 11m.

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 £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Kent?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Kent. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dickley Wood via Bournemouth Station, London Victoria and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Kent. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Lenham via London Waterloo East and Maidstone East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Swanage to Kent?

The distance between Swanage and Kent is 174 miles. The road distance is 160.5 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 32m and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Swanage to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Kent bus from?

Swanage to Kent bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Kent train from?

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

Train or bus from Swanage to Kent?

The best way to get from Swanage to Kent is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 8h 11m.

Where does the Swanage to Kent bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swanage to Kent train arrive?

Swanage to Kent train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

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 1146+ hotels available in Kent.

Swanage to Kent - 5 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 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 32m
£64–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus 814
8h 11m
£24–45
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
6h 36m
£40–77
Drive 159.6 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Kentcar 159.6 mi
2h 58m
£40–58
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 45m
£66–142

Swanage to Kent by bus and train

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Distance: 172.5 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dickley Wood via Bournemouth Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and King Street in around 8h 11m.

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