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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to York is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 10h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to York is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to York station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Rail Station via Bournemouth Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

How far is it from Swanage to York?

The distance between Swanage and York is 325 miles. The road distance is 276.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to York without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £55 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Swanage to York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to York bus from?

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

Train or bus from Swanage to York?

The best way to get from Swanage to York is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £55 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 10h 23m.

Where does the Swanage to York bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swanage to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to York is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Swanage to York.

Where can I stay near York?

There are 1491+ hotels available in York.

Swanage to York - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Swanage to York by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Wareham to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 40m
£55–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rail Stationbus 436 / ...
10h 23m
£37–77
Drive 274.9 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Yorkcar 274.9 mi
5h 30m
£67–97
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
5h 53m
£100–260
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain Reading - York / ...
7h 20m
£46–292
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
7h 13m
£87–216
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
8h 31m
£79–290
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
8h 25m
£72–280

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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Distance: 322.8 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to York via Wareham Station, Wareham, London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Oxford Circus station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rail Station via Bournemouth Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 10h 23m.

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