The distance between Gloucester and Swanage is around 185km (115 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Gloucester 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 Reading and then to Bournemouth.
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Take the train to Southampton Central and then to Bournemouth then take the bus to Swanage Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Gloucester to Swanage by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £32 ($38).
The distance between Gloucester and Swanage is around 185km (115 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 141km (88 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Gloucester and Swanage by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gloucester to Swanage is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £32 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Gloucester and Swanage, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Gloucester and Swanage. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Gloucester to Swanage. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Reading and Bournemouth. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Gloucester and Swanage. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Gloucester and Swanage. We recommend that you drive to Swanage. instead which will take 2h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gloucester to Swanage. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Bournemouth. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Gloucester and Swanage. The distance is around 185km (115 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gloucester to Swanage is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 15m | £140($165) | every 3 hours | 288km (179 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 35m | £60($71) | 5 times a week | 255km (159 miles) |
Train to Swindon, bus | 4h 55m | £28($33) | every 4 hours | 197km (122 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | £32($38) | on demand | 185km (115 miles) |
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The following major airports near Swanage offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.