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There are a number of different methods to get to Swanage which has made it a hugely accessible seaside location.

Travel by Car

Due to the popularity of the location, it is recommended not to drive into Swanage, this is simply due to the lack of parking, this is relevant during the summer seasons it is easier to park during the offseason. In order to drive in you will need to take the A351 which runs from near Poole to Swanage, this can be busy during the summer periods, during busy periods, diversions will be put in place, simply follow the diversion signs which start from the junction with the B3351 from Corfe Castle.

It has also been recommended that if you drive, to consider parking at Norden Parking just outside Corfe Castle, then to catch a train into Swanage.

Travel by Bus

You can get to Swanage by bus from any of the major towns that surround it.

From Weymouth

The Purbeck Breezer Route 30 will take you from Weymouth (Kings Statue) to the Swanage bus station on a daily basis. This leave Weymouth at Weymouth at 11.30 a.m., 12.30 p.m., 14.30 p.m., 16.30 p.m., and 17.30 p.m. (1 hour 42 minutes journey time).

From Poole

The Purbeck Breezer Route 40 will leave from the Poole Bus Station and will go to the Swanage Bus Station. The bus runs from Monday to Saturday: From Poole 08.35 a.m. and then hourly until 21.50 p.m. (1 hour and 15 minutes journey time). Sunday: From Poole 07.50 a.m. and then hourly until 23.00 p.m. (1 hour and 15 minutes journey time).

From Bournemouth

The Purbeck Breezer Route 50 will take you from Bournemoutto the Swanage Bus Station. This route changes over time, some point sit will use the Sandbanks Ferry, other times it will drive via Poole and Wareham.

Travel by Boat

You can travel by boat from Poole, City Cruise will run from a Poole Quay to Swanage Pier on a daily basis. It departs from Poole Quay at 10:30 am and 13:00 pm.

Travel by Train

There are three main train routes into Swanage.

Mainline Service

You can catch a train from London Waterloo to Weymouth, where you can alight at Wareham and then catch the Number 40 Purbeck Breezer Bus which is an hourly service.

Summer Saturday Special Service from Salisbury

This is a special service that tuns during the summer season, it leaves Salisbury 8.10 am and arrives Corfe Castle 11.35 a.m. with connecting trains to Swanage.

Swanage Railway

There are regular stem and diesel trading running from Norden Station to Swanage. It is recommended to pre-book and the times can be located on the Swanage Railway website.

09 Apr 2020

Poole To Swanage

Routes

There are multiple different routes to get from Poole to Swnager or Swanage to Poole depending on the direction of your travel, some are pretty straight…

09 Apr 2020

Bournemouth To Swanage

There are a number of different ways to get from Bournemouth to Swanage, or Swanage to Bournemouth depending on the direction you are traveling. We have put…

09 Apr 2020

Norden Train Station

Train Stations

Norden Train Station is positioned at one end of the Swanage Railway which is a heritage railway…

09 Apr 2020

Wareham To Swanage

Routes

It is a relatively short journey from Wareham to Swanage which is perfect…

09 Apr 2020

Corfe Castle Railway Station

Corfe Castle Railway Station is a train station located within the village of Corfe Castle, it was…

09 Apr 2020

Knoll Beach Car Park

Car Parks

Knoll Beach Car Park is located right off Knoll Beach and is the perfect place to stop if you are…

09 Apr 2020

South Beach Car Park

Car Parks

South Beach Car Park is located on the eastern side of

09 Apr 2020

Sandbanks Ferry

Travel

Sandbanks Ferry offers the fastest route connecting Bournemouth and Poole with Swanage, a round trip can save you over 25 miles of driving. The service runs…

09 Apr 2020