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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Swanage is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Swindon to Swanage?

The distance between Swindon and Swanage is 157 miles. The road distance is 86.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Swanage without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 23m and costs £40 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Swindon to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Swanage bus from?

Swindon to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where does the Swindon to Swanage bus arrive?

Swindon to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Swanage is 87 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Swindon to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1816+ hotels available in Swanage.

Swindon to Swanage - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 40 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Swindon to Swanage by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouth
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Court50
4h 23m
£42–114
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
5h 20m
£20–71
Drive 86.2 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Swanage86.2 mi
2h 4m
£22–31
Train, line 40 bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Winchester
3. Take the train from Winchester to Wareham
4. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Station40
4h 45m
£47–105
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to North StreetX5
2. Take the bus from North Street to Blue Boar RowX5 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Bus Station50
6h 1m

Swindon to Swanage by train and bus

104Weekly Services

4h 23mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 156.2 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Regent Circus to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 5h 20m.

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