How to travel from London to Swanage

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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 prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €20.

Distance: 101 miles (163 km)

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€9

Average price

Cheapest

€47

Average price

3h 53m

Average total duration

3h 23m

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30m

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2h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 19m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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National Express

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South Western Railway

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from London to Swanage

How to get from London to Swanage by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Swanage is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
09:30PM3h05
London
12:35AMSwanage
$81One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
09:30PM3h05
London
12:35AMSwanage
$81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
09:30PM3h05
London
12:35AMSwanage
$81One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
10:00AM3h30
London
01:30PMSwanage
$81One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
12:00PM3h25
London
03:25PMSwanage
$91One-way
0 transfers
National Express
09:00AM3h20
London
12:20PMSwanage
$101One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Swanage

Travel to Swanage easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Swanage.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Swanage including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Swanage is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Swanage:

A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Swanage costing on average $25 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from London to Swanage is by train with an average journey time of 2h 13m.

Other travel options to Swanage take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 45m.

The distance from London to Swanage is approximately 101 miles (163 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Swanage is:
  • Around 27 buses per day.
  • Around 9 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Swanage:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Swanage, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Swanage by bus.
  • Travel with South Western Railway to go to Swanage by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Swanage with the following travel companies:
  • 24 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 7 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
Omio customers who travel from London to Swanage often also extend their vacation to go to Bournemouth, Southampton, London Victoria (VIC), Wareham station (WRM), London Waterloo (WAT). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Swanage and these popular destinations at a great price.

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