What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Swanage?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £11 - £40 and takes 5h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Swanage?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Swanage?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Swanage is 122 miles. The road distance is 124.5 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Swanage without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Swanage without a car is to train and line 50 bus which takes 3h 35m and costs £15 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Swanage?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Waterloo Station to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Swanage bus from?

Waterloo Station to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Swanage bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Swanage is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Waterloo Station to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1914+ hotels available in Swanage.

Waterloo Station to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, and bus

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

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Train, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
3h 35m
£15–66
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 24m
£12–39
Drive 123.8 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Swanagecar 123.8 mi
2h 34m
£30–44
Bus, line 50 bus via London Green Line Coach Station
1. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouthbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
6h 31m
£18–33

Waterloo Station to Swanage by train and bus

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3h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 121.8 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Swanage, England?

You can take a bus from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd to Bus Station via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, and Bournemouth Station in around 5h 24m.

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