The distance between Swindon and Swanage is around 137km (85 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Swindon 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 bus to Blue Boar Row then Bournemouth Westover Road and then to Swanage Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Swindon to Swanage by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £26 ($31).
The distance between Swindon and Swanage is around 137km (85 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 107km (66 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Swindon and Swanage by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swindon to Swanage is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx £26 ($31).
The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Swanage, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Swanage. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swindon 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 2h 25m.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Swindon and Swanage. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Swindon and Swanage. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swindon to Swanage. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Blue Boar Row and Bournemouth Westover Road. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
Salisbury Reds and More Bus run regular bus services between Swindon and Swanage. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Swanage. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Bournemouth. instead which will take 2h 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 Swindon and Swanage. The distance is around 149km (92 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Swanage is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £130 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 25m | £130($150) | every 3 hours | 229km (143 miles) |
Bus | 4h 10m | £12($14) | every 4 hours | 137km (85 miles) |
Drive | 1h 60m | £26($31) | on demand | 149km (92 miles) |
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Salisbury Reds
The following major airports near Swanage offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.