Travel Information between London and Swanage
| 100 miles (162 km) | |
| Bus or train | |
| $17 - $21 | |
| Bus • $17 (€15) • 3 h 10 min | |
| Train • $21 (€19) • 2 h 14 min | |
| Megabus or South Western Railway |
Travel 100 miles (162 km) by bus or train from London to Swanage. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Megabus or South Western Railway among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from London to Swanage.
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How to get from London to Swanage by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from London to Swanage is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from London to Swanage
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You can get to Swanage from London 2 different ways: bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Swanage from London is by taking a bus, which costs on average $17 (€15).
This is compared to other ways of getting from London to Swanage:
Taking a bus costs $4 (€4) less than taking a train, which costs on average $21 (€19) for the same trip.
The fastest way from London to Swanage is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 14 min.
There are alternative travel options to Swanage that take longer:
Bus takes 3 h 10 min on average.
The London to Swanage distance is around 100 miles (162 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Swanage is:
- 3 buses a day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Swanage from London as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Swanage:
- Most travelers catch their bus from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Swanage, Springfield Road.
The following travel companies offer services from London to Swanage:
- Travel with Megabus or National Express for buses to Swanage. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express London to Swanage tickets on Omio for $17 (€15).
- Travel with South Western Railway for trains to Swanage. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for South Western Railway London to Swanage tickets on Omio for $21 (€19).
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Swanage with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct bus per day to take to Swanage with National Express.
- You can find 4 direct trains per day to Swanage with South Western Railway.
Direct services to Swanage tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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