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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Wantage is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Wantage is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Wantage?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Wantage. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Bournemouth Station and Osney Island. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Swanage to Wantage?

The distance between Swanage and Wantage is 120 miles. The road distance is 90.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Wantage without a car is to line 50 bus and train which takes 4h 20m and costs £29 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Swanage to Wantage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Wantage bus from?

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

Where does the Swanage to Wantage bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swanage to Wantage?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Wantage is 91 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Swanage to Wantage.

Where can I stay near Wantage?

There are 1082+ hotels available in Wantage.

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

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

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

Line 50 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 20m
£29–92
Line 50 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 160
5h 43m
£21–74
Drive 90.2 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Wantagecar 90.2 mi
2h 14m
£23–32
Line 40 bus, train, line 32 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 40
2. Take the train from Poole to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newbury Wharfbus 32
4. Take the bus from Newbury Wharf to Becquerel Avenue Terminusbus X34 / ...
5. Take the bus from Becquerel Avenue Terminus to Market Placebus X35 / ...
6h 18m
£24–56

Swanage to Wantage by bus and train

98Weekly Services

4h 20mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 119.5 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Market Place via Bournemouth Station, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Osney Island in around 5h 43m.

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