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Compare bus and train for London to Swanage
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Swanage among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 101 miles (163 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$65 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Swanage:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Swanage costing on average $65 (€54).
Other travel options to Swanage take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
You'll arrive about 41m sooner (2h 21m by train vs 3h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $65 (€54) compared to roughly $63 (€52) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Swanage
How to get from London to Swanage by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Swanage is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:30 PM2h45London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station1:15 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:30 PM2h45London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station1:15 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L800919:35 AM2h14London Waterloo (WAT)11:49 AMWareham station (WRM)$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L800838:35 AM2h17London Waterloo (WAT)10:52 AMWareham station (WRM)$281One-way0 transfers
- L802138:05 AM2h25London Waterloo (WAT)10:30 AMWareham station (WRM)$281One-way0 transfers
- L803597:35 AM2h23London Waterloo (WAT)9:58 AMHolton Heath (HOL)$331One-way0 transfers
- NX03510:50 PM2h35London, Hammersmith Bridge Road1:25 AMPoole, Seldown Coach Park$111One-way0 transfers
- NX03510:30 PM2h55London, Victoria Coach Station1:25 AMPoole, Seldown Coach Park$111One-way0 transfers
- NX03511:00 PM3h10London, Victoria Coach Station2:10 AMPoole, Seldown Coach Park$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Swanage:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Swanage costing on average $65 (€54).
Other travel options to Swanage take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
- Around 46 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Swanage as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Waterloo (WAT) and arrive in Wareham station (WRM).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Poole, Seldown Coach Park.
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Swanage by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway to go to Swanage by train.
- 42 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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