The distance between Nottingham and Swanage is around 347km (215 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Nottingham 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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Fly from East Midlands (EMA) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth.
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Take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Bournemouth.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd.
There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Swanage by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £60 ($71).
The distance between Nottingham and Swanage is around 347km (215 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 267km (166 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Nottingham and Swanage by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Swanage is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £60 ($71).
The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Swanage, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nottingham and Swanage. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nottingham to Swanage. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo station and Bournemouth. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
East Midlands Railways and South Western Railway run train services between Nottingham and Swanage. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Nottingham and Swanage. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nottingham 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 hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Nottingham and Swanage. Buses run hourly and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Swanage. We recommend that you fly from East Midlands (EMA) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 4h 25m.
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 Nottingham and Swanage. The distance is around 347km (215 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Swanage is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £155 ($185).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 4h 25m | £425($505) | hourly | 676km (420 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 5m | £235($280) | hourly | 500km (311 miles) |
Train | 4h 35m | £155($185) | hourly | 422km (262 miles) |
Bus | 6h 55m | £19($22) | hourly | 401km (249 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | £60($71) | on demand | 347km (215 miles) |
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