How to travel from Swanage to Winchester, United Kingdom
The distance between Swanage and Winchester is around 91km (57 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 10m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Swanage to Winchester by taxi, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Winchester → Swanage if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Train
Take a taxi to Bournemouth then take the train to Winchester.
- Duration1h 25m
- Departsevery 30 mins
- Typical cost£84($100)
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Taxi
Take a taxi to Winchester.
- Duration1h 10m
- Departson demand
- Typical cost£145($170)
Swanage Associated Taxis
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Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Swanage to Winchester by taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).
The distance between Swanage and Winchester is around 91km (57 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 68km (42 miles)
It takes around 1h 25m to get from Swanage and Winchester by taxi and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swanage to Winchester is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx £145 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Swanage and Winchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Swanage and Winchester. We recommend that you take a taxi to Winchester. instead which will take 1h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Swanage and Winchester. We recommend that you take a taxi to Winchester. instead which will take 1h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swanage to Winchester. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bournemouth then take the train to Winchester. instead which will take 1h 25m.
The closest major airport to Winchester is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Winchester. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) 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 Swanage and Winchester. The distance is around 97km (60 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swanage to Winchester is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around £84 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Swanage and Winchester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Train + 1 similar | 1h 25m | £84($100) | every 30 mins | 107km (67 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 1h 50m | £25($30) | hourly | 91km (57 miles) |
Taxi | 1h 10m | £145($170) | on demand | 97km (60 miles) |
Drive | 1h 10m | £17($20) | on demand | 97km (60 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Swanage and Winchester
Train operators
South Western Railway
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Airports near Winchester
The following major airports near Winchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Winchester
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Winchester
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 75km (47 miles) from Winchester