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

The cheapest way to get from York to Swanage is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Swanage is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between York and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

How far is it from York to Swanage?

The distance between York and Swanage is 324 miles. The road distance is 277.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £40 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from York to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Swanage bus from?

York to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Swanage?

The best way to get from York to Swanage is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £40 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h 1m.

Where does the York to Swanage bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from York to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Swanage is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from York to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1914+ hotels available in Swanage.

York to Swanage - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from York to Swanage by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
6h 10m
£44–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from York to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukn14
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
10h 1m
£39–71
Drive 275.9 mi
1. Drive from York to Swanagecar 275.9 mi
5h 28m
£67–97
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
6h 33m
£95–210
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 30m
£48–245
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
6h 24m
£95–241
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Warehamtrain
8h 19m
£114–344
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain
8h 47m
£68–248

York to Swanage by train, foot, subway, and bus

193Weekly Services

6h 10mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 322.4 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from York to Bus Station via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from York to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 10h 1m.

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