How to travel from Blackpool to Swanage, United Kingdom

The distance between Blackpool and Swanage is around 445km (277 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Blackpool to Swanage by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Bournemouth.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £260($310)
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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Bournemouth.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £210($245)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
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Drive

Drive to Swanage.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance452km (281 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blackpool and Swanage

There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Swanage by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($290).

The distance between Blackpool and Swanage is around 445km (277 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 365km (227 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Blackpool and Swanage by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Swanage is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £245 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Swanage, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Blackpool and Swanage. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Blackpool to Swanage. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston, London Euston, Waterloo station and Bournemouth. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Avanti West Coast and South Western Railway run train services between Blackpool and Swanage. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Blackpool and Swanage. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Blackpool to Swanage. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

National Express run regular bus services between Blackpool and Swanage. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Swanage. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth then take the bus to Swanage Mowlem Court. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Swanage is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Swanage. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Blackpool and Swanage. The distance is around 452km (281 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Swanage is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £210 ($245).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Blackpool and Swanage

Transport options from Blackpool to Swanage
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 55m
£260($310)
hourly523km (325 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 35m
£245($290)
hourly445km (277 miles)
Train
5h 10m
£210($245)
hourly581km (361 miles)
Bus
9h 20m
£20($24)
once daily519km (323 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
£79($95)
on demand452km (281 miles)

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Airports near Swanage

The following major airports near Swanage offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Swanage
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Swanage
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Swanage