How to travel from Seaton to Swanage, United Kingdom
The distance between Seaton and Swanage is around 560km (348 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Seaton 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.
👋 Also check out Swanage → Seaton if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth.
- Duration5h 55m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£250($295)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Bournemouth.
- Duration5h 40m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Gloucester Green Bus Station then take the train to Bournemouth.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£84($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seaton and Swanage
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Seaton to Swanage by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £84 ($100) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £210 ($250).
The distance between Seaton and Swanage is around 560km (348 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 79km (49 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Seaton and Swanage by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Seaton to Swanage is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £210 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Seaton and Swanage, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £84 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Seaton and Swanage. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Seaton to Swanage. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Thornaby, Darlington, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo station and Bournemouth. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
LNER, South Western Railway, TransPennine Express Service and CrossCountry run train services between Seaton and Swanage. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Seaton and Swanage. We recommend that you take the train to Heworth then 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 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seaton to Swanage. We recommend that you take the train to Heworth then 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 30m.
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 Seaton and Swanage. The distance is around 560km (348 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seaton to Swanage is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Seaton and Swanage
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 55m | £250($295) | every 2 hours | 574km (356 miles) |
| Train to Heworth, plane | 6h 10m | £145($175) | twice a week | 680km (423 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 30m | £210($250) | twice a week | 594km (369 miles) |
| Train to Heworth, plane and bus | 5h 50m | £310($370) | twice a week | 654km (406 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 40m | £160($190) | hourly | 628km (390 miles) |
| Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 9hrs | £145($170) | every 3 hours | 645km (401 miles) |
Bus and Train | 10h 45m | £84($100) | 3 times a week | 633km (393 miles) |
Drive | 5h 50m | £95($115) | on demand | 560km (348 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Seaton and Swanage
Train operators
LNER
South Western Railway
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Bus companies
Airports near Swanage
The following major airports near Swanage offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 21km (13 miles) from Swanage
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 57km (35 miles) from Swanage
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Swanage