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 £20 - £30 and takes 2h 5m.

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 5m and costs £20 - £30.

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 Swindon and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Swindon to Swanage?

The distance between Swindon and Swanage is 131 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 line 50 bus which takes 4h 34m and costs £60 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m 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 Swindon station.

Where does the Swindon to Swanage bus arrive?

Swindon to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Swanage is 87 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Swindon to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1300+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
4h 34m
£60–96
Drive 86.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swindon to Swanagecar 86.2 mi
2h 5m
£21–31
Bus, line 50 bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus Swindon to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
6h 30m
£26–58
Train, line 40 bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
4. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus 40
4h 58m
£60–116
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to North Streetbus X5
2. Take the bus from North Street to Blue Boar Rowbus X5 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 4m

Swindon to Swanage by train and bus

96Weekly Services

4h 34mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 130.7 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 6h 30m.

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