The distance between Cambridge and Swanage is around 285km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Cambridge to Swanage by train, bus 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 London Bridge and then to Bournemouth.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd.
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There are several options for getting from Cambridge to Swanage by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £50 ($59).
The distance between Cambridge and Swanage is around 285km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Cambridge and Swanage by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cambridge to Swanage is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £50 ($59).
The cheapest way to travel between Cambridge and Swanage, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cambridge and Swanage. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cambridge to Swanage. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Bridge, Waterloo station and Bournemouth. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
Thameslink and South Western Railway run train services between Cambridge and Swanage. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cambridge and Swanage. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cambridge to Swanage. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.
FlixBus, National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Cambridge and Swanage. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cambridge to Swanage. We recommend that you take the train to London Bridge and then to Bournemouth. instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 Cambridge and Swanage. The distance is around 285km (177 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cambridge to Swanage is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 55m | £145($170) | hourly | 314km (195 miles) |
Bus | 5h 35m | £18($21) | twice daily | 292km (181 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | £50($59) | on demand | 285km (177 miles) |
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The following major airports near Swanage offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.