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3 h 46 min
278 km.
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Colchester, Great Britain → Swanage, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colchester to Swanage

Composite routes from Colchester to Swanage

Cheapest
3 h 46 min
Car
278 km.
from $15
Other
5 h 20 min
Train, Bus
243 km.
from $187.11
8 h 24 min
244 km.
from $118.87
6 h 35 min
Train, Bus
244 km.
from $205.26

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 6
First Great Western Service
Website
National Express
Website
Cross Country
Website
South Western Railway
Website
Elizabeth Line
Website
Greater Anglia
Website
First Great Western Service
Website
37 min
Every 10 minutes
$24.05–$60.76
+44 3457 000 125
+44 3457 000 125
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Express
Website
46 min
Once daily
$16.46–$25.32
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
Cross Country
Website
1h 23m
Hourly
$60.76–$151.89
0344 736 9123
0344 736 9123
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
South Western Railway
Website
1h 56m
Hourly
$69.62–$164.55
0345 6000 650
0345 6000 650
Call
Elizabeth Line
Website
53 min
3 times a day
$12.66–$32.91
0343 222 1234
0343 222 1234
Call
Greater Anglia
Website
38 min
Every 20 minutes
$25.32–$36.71
[email protected]
Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 1
More Bus
Website
More Bus
Website
1h 13m
Hourly
$2.96
+44 1202 338420
+44 1202 338420
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Swanage is to drive which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 3h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Swanage is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Bus Station via London Stansted Airport, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Colchester to Swanage?

The distance between Colchester and Swanage is 286 km. The road distance is 325 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Swanage without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $86.96 - $206.52 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Colchester to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Swanage bus from?

Colchester to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Colchester station.

Train, bus or fly from Colchester to Swanage?

The best way to get from Colchester to Swanage is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs $59.78 - $108.70 . There are no good options to train or fly between Colchester to Swanage.

Where does the Colchester to Swanage bus arrive?

Colchester to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Stansted Airport station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Swanage is 325 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Colchester 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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