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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus via London Heathrow Airport which costs £13 - £20 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Watford to Swanage?

The distance between Watford and Swanage is 152 miles. The road distance is 126.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £55 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Watford to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Swanage bus from?

Watford to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Train or bus from Watford to Swanage?

The best way to get from Watford to Swanage is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £55 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Watford to Swanage bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Watford to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Swanage is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Watford to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1957+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Watford to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
4h 24m
£58–209
Bus, line 50 bus via London Heathrow Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 56m
£13–20
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
4h 58m
£24–32
Drive 126.2 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Swanagecar 126.2 mi
2h 23m
£32–45
Bus, train, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Woking Railway Station Southsidebus Ra2
2. Take the train from Woking to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 10m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Watford to Swanage.

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Distance: 151.3 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Wareham hourly. Tickets cost £50–130 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 4h 58m.

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