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

The cheapest way to get from Tonbridge to Swanage is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tonbridge to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £30 - £50.

How far is it from Tonbridge to Swanage?

The distance between Tonbridge and Swanage is 151 miles. The road distance is 142.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tonbridge to Swanage without a car is to train and line 50 bus which takes 4h 41m and costs £25 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Tonbridge to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tonbridge to Swanage bus from?

Tonbridge to Swanage bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Royal Victoria Place station.

Where does the Tonbridge to Swanage bus arrive?

Tonbridge to Swanage bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Tonbridge to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Tonbridge to Swanage is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Tonbridge to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 418+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Tonbridge and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Tonbridge to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Castle and arriving at Bus Station via Royal Victoria Place, Bus Station, North Terminal Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

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

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Train, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from Tonbridge to London Waterloo Easttrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
4h 41m
£26–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Victoria Place to Bus Stationbus 291
2. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
7h 51m
£28–74
Drive 141.3 mi
1. Drive from Tonbridge to Swanagecar 141.3 mi
2h 43m
£35–50
Train, line 50 bus via Reading
1. Take the train from Redhill to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
6h
£39–110

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tonbridge to Swanage.

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Distance: 150.6 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Castle to Bus Station via Royal Victoria Place, Bus Station, North Terminal Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 51m.

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