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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Lessay is to car ferry and drive which costs €30 - €400 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Lessay is to car ferry and drive which takes 6h 10m and costs €30 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Lessay?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Lessay. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at LESSAY - Abbatiale via Bournemouth Station, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Caen and Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 42m.

How far is it from Swanage to Lessay?

The distance between Swanage and Lessay is 213 km.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Lessay without a car is to bus which takes 24h 42m and costs €95 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Swanage to Lessay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Lessay bus from?

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

Where does the Swanage to Lessay bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Swanage and Lessay?

Lessay is 1h ahead of Swanage. It is currently 1:01 PM in Swanage and 2:01 PM in Lessay.

Where can I stay near Lessay?

There are 678+ hotels available in Lessay.

Swanage to Lessay - 4 ways to travel via car ferry, car, bus, and Eurotunnel

There are 4 ways to get from Swanage to Lessay by car ferry, car, bus, car train, ferry, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Lessaycar
6h 10m
€33–391
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Caenbus 774 / ...
4. Take the bus from Caen to Valognesbus
24h 42m
€96–181
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Swanage to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lessaycar
8h 23m
Car ferry, ferry, taxi
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry
2. Take the ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Dieletteferry
3. Take the taxi from Dielette to Lessaytaxi
6h 35m
€380–482

Swanage to Lessay by bus

4Weekly Buses

24h 42mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 213.4 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Swanage, England and Lessay, Normandy, France?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to LESSAY - Abbatiale via Bournemouth Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Caen, and Gare Sncf in around 24h 42m.

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