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253 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Kent to Swanage

Cheapest
2 h 51 min
Car
253 km.
from $13
Other
5 h 51 min
198 km.
from $241.28
9 h 34 min
198 km.
from $80.57
6 h 23 min
Train, Bus
198 km.
from $200.87
6 h 54 min
Train, Bus
196 km.
from $215.22

Transport providers

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$60.76

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11
Bus from London Victoria to Swanage
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10
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 Reading to Bournemouth
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$60.76–$151.89

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 London Waterloo to Bournemouth
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$164.55

Elizabeth Line

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.66–$32.91

Southeastern

Phone:
+44 345 322 7021
Website:
southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Ashford International to London
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$44.30–$63.29
Train from Lenham to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$55.69

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
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.96

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Swanage is to bus which costs $46.74 - $70.65 and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $53.26 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Swanage via Pudding Lane, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

How far is it from Kent to Swanage?

The distance between Kent and Swanage is 323 km. The road distance is 268.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs $108.70 - $260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Kent to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Swanage bus from?

Kent to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.

Train, bus or fly from Kent to Swanage?

The best way to get from Kent to Swanage is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs $108.70 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $46.74 - $70.65 and takes 9h 34m. There are no good options to fly between Kent to Swanage.

Where does the Kent to Swanage bus arrive?

Kent to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Kent to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Swanage is 268 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Kent 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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