How to travel from Durham to Swanage, United Kingdom

The distance between Durham and Swanage is around 558km (347 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Durham to Swanage by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SwanageDurham if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £235($280)
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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Bournemouth.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £210($250)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Swanage.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance558km (347 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Durham and Swanage

There are several options for getting from Durham to Swanage by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £210 ($250) and will take around 5h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £210 ($250).

The distance between Durham and Swanage is around 558km (347 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 451km (281 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Durham and Swanage by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Durham to Swanage is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £210 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Swanage, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £210 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Durham and Swanage. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Durham to Swanage. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Durham, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo station and Bournemouth. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.

LNER and South Western Railway run train services between Durham and Swanage. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Durham and Swanage. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth then take the bus to Swanage Mowlem Court. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Swanage. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) 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 Durham and Swanage. The distance is around 558km (347 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Swanage is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around £210 ($250).

How do I get from Durham to Swanage

Compare travel optionsbetween Durham and Swanage

Transport options from Durham to Swanage
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 55m
£235($280)
5 times a week573km (356 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 35m
£210($250)
twice a week590km (366 miles)
Train
5h 60m
£210($250)
hourly648km (402 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
£95($115)
on demand558km (347 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