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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chester to Swanage

Composite routes from Chester to Swanage

Cheapest
4 h 34 min
Car
371 km.
from $20
Other
6 h 29 min
294 km.
from $283.78
8 h 13 min
294 km.
from $110.70
8 h 5 min
Plane, Train
294 km.
from $311.96
7 h 36 min
Train, Bus
294 km.
from $351.46
8 h 24 min
294 km.
from $304

Transport providers

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Liverpool to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$316.44

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Liverpool to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
5h 58m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$886.04

Blue Islands Limited

Website:
blueislands.com/
Plane from Liverpool to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$60.76–$303.79

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Chester to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$94.93–$253.16
Train from Chester to Stafford
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$24.05–$107.59

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Oxford
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90
Bus from Oxford to Bournemouth
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.11–$41.77
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.46–$25.32

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Stafford to Bournemouth
Ave. Duration:
3h 54m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$126.58–$379.73
Train from Birmingham International to Bournemouth
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$316.44

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from London Waterloo to Wareham
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$189.87
Train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Wareham
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$69.62

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Chester to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$46.83–$75.95

Bus operators

More Bus

Phone:
+44 1202 338420
Email:
Website:
morebus.co.uk/
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.96

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Swanage?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Swanage is to bus which costs $59.78 - $103.26 and takes 8h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Swanage?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Swanage is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Oxford and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Chester to Swanage?

The distance between Chester and Swanage is 502 km. The road distance is 377.9 km.

How do I travel from Chester to Swanage without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Swanage without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 29m and costs $152.17 - $402.17 .

How long does it take to get from Chester to Swanage?

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Chester to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Swanage bus from?

Chester to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Train or bus from Chester to Swanage?

The best way to get from Chester to Swanage is to train via London which takes 6h 29m and costs $152.17 - $402.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $103.26 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Chester to Swanage bus arrive?

Chester to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Oxford station.

Can I drive from Chester to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Swanage is 378 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Chester to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1738+ hotels available in Swanage. Prices start at $76.05 per night.
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