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Compare bus and train for London to Swanage
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 54m. 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 $23, while a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 101 miles (163 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from London to Swanage
Compare the available ways to get from London to Swanage, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Swanage:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Swanage costing on average $61.
Other travel options to Swanage take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39. The journey takes 3h 19m versus 3h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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 PM 2h45 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station 1:15 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
10:30 PM 2h45 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station 1:15 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- L80091
9:35 AM 2h20 London Waterloo (WAT) 11:55 AM Wareham station (WRM) $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- L80083
8:35 AM 2h21 London Waterloo (WAT) 10:56 AM Wareham station (WRM) $33 1 One-way 0 transfers - L80213
8:05 AM 2h28 London Waterloo (WAT) 10:33 AM Wareham station (WRM) $33 1 One-way 0 transfers - L80221
9:05 AM 2h28 London Waterloo (WAT) 11:33 AM Wareham station (WRM) $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
3:15 PM 3h45 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station 7:00 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station $9 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
4:30 PM 3h00 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station 7:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station $11 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
6:00 PM 3h00 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station 9:00 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Swanage:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Swanage costing on average $61.
Other travel options to Swanage take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
- Around 44 buses per day.
- Around 6 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 South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Swanage by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Swanage by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
- 40 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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