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

The cheapest way to get from York to Swanage is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 29m.

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 29m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between York and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.

How far is it from York to Swanage?

The distance between York and Swanage is 324 miles. The road distance is 276.9 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 £45 - £200.

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 National Express, depart from Rail 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 £45 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 10h 32m.

Where does the York to Swanage bus arrive?

York to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Can I drive from York to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Swanage is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from York to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 418+ 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
£47–194
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 561 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
10h 32m
£58–116
Drive 275.3 mi
1. Drive from York to Swanagecar 275.3 mi
5h 29m
£68–97
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
£110–254
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 31m
£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 21m
£114–298
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 17m
£115–344
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 46m
£64–261

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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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 Rail Station to Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 10h 32m.

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