The distance between Brighton and Swanage is around 187km (116 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Brighton to Swanage by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Southampton Central and then to Bournemouth.
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There are several options for getting from Brighton to Swanage by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £95 ($115) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £33 ($39).
The distance between Brighton and Swanage is around 187km (116 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 130km (81 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Brighton and Swanage by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brighton to Swanage is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £33 ($39).
The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Swanage, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £95 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brighton and Swanage. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brighton to Swanage. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southampton Central and Bournemouth. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
Southern Service, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Brighton and Swanage. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Brighton and Swanage. We recommend that you drive to Swanage. instead which will take 2h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brighton to Swanage. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central and then to Bournemouth. instead which will take 3hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Brighton and Swanage. The distance is around 188km (117 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Swanage is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £95 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3hrs | £95($115) | hourly | 187km (116 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | £33($39) | on demand | 188km (117 miles) |
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South Western Railway
The following major airports near Swanage offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.