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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Sheerness is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Sheerness is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Sheerness?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Millennium Way via Bournemouth Station, London Victoria, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and Eurolink Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Sheerness?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Sheerness-on-Sea via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl and Sittingbourne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Swanage to Sheerness?

The distance between Swanage and Sheerness is 186 miles. The road distance is 168.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Sheerness without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £80 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Swanage to Sheerness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Sheerness bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swanage to Sheerness train from?

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

Train or bus from Swanage to Sheerness?

The best way to get from Swanage to Sheerness is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £80 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Swanage to Sheerness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swanage to Sheerness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swanage to Sheerness?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Sheerness is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Swanage to Sheerness.

Where can I stay near Sheerness?

There are 1345+ hotels available in Sheerness.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wareham to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sittingbournetrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
5h 50m
£80–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hempstead Valley Shopping Centrebus 007
9h 40m
£35–80
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Green Line Coach Stationbus Uk061
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Sittingbournetrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
8h 47m
£39–70
Drive 167.7 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Sheernesscar 167.7 mi
3h 6m
£41–59
Line 50 bus, train
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 Sittingbournetrain
6h 7m
£76–166

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Distance: 184.7 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Sheerness-on-Sea via Wareham Station, Wareham, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Sittingbourne in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Millennium Way via Bournemouth Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, The Cricketers, Rainham (Kent), Sittingbourne, and Eurolink Way in around 9h 40m.

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