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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Lowestoft is to drive which costs £55 - £90 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Lowestoft is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Lowestoft?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Lowestoft station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Railway Station via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

How far is it from Swanage to Lowestoft?

The distance between Swanage and Lowestoft is 271 miles. The road distance is 240.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Lowestoft without a car is to bus and train via Ipswich which takes 7h 8m and costs £45 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Swanage to Lowestoft, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Lowestoft bus from?

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

Where does the Swanage to Lowestoft bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swanage to Lowestoft?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Lowestoft is 240 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Swanage to Lowestoft.

Where can I stay near Lowestoft?

There are 1536+ hotels available in Lowestoft.

Swanage to Lowestoft - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Swanage to Lowestoft by bus, train, car, or plane

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

Bus, train via Ipswich
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswich
4. Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestoft
7h 8m
£46–191
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station50
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station727 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway StationX21 / ...
9h 46m
Drive 238.9 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Lowestoft238.9 mi
5h 6m
£60–87
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)SOU - NWI
9h 12m
£223–668
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Reading
3. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5Ra1
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Station727 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway StationX21 / ...
10h 51m

Swanage to Lowestoft by bus, train, and subway

104Weekly Services

7h 8mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 268.9 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Railway Station via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 46m.

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