The distance between Portsmouth and Swanage is around 108km (67 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Portsmouth 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 Southampton Central and then to Bournemouth.
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Take the train to Southampton Central and then to Bournemouth then take the bus to Swanage Mowlem Court.
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There are several options for getting from Portsmouth to Swanage by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £20 ($24).
The distance between Portsmouth and Swanage is around 108km (67 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 66km (41 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Portsmouth and Swanage by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Portsmouth to Swanage is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £20 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth and Swanage, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Portsmouth and Swanage. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Portsmouth 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 1h 50m.
Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Portsmouth and Swanage. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Portsmouth and Swanage. We recommend that you drive to Swanage. instead which will take 1h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portsmouth to Swanage. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central and then to Bournemouth. instead which will take 1h 50m.
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 Portsmouth and Swanage. The distance is around 117km (73 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portsmouth to Swanage is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £89 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 50m | £89($105) | hourly | 128km (79 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2h 20m | £30($35) | hourly | 108km (67 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | £20($24) | on demand | 117km (73 miles) |
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The following major airports near Swanage offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.