Swanage travel guide
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You're Going to Love Swanage
With a population of 11,344, Swanage is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Swanage deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Swanage
If you’re looking for affordable options, La Trattoria (10-12 High Street) and The Restaurant at Knoll House (Knoll HouseFerry Road,Studland) are great picks.
When to visit Swanage
How to Get to Swanage
Plane
When flying to Swanage, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Swanage departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swanage, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Swanage to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £20 for a 2h 03m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Swanage is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 162 km from Swanage. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Swanage, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Reading, the bus ride to Swanage takes 153 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 217 km.
Airlines serving Swanage
Where to stay in Swanage
Average rates range from around £111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £110 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Swanage
Most booked hotels in Swanage
Hiring a car in Swanage
Hiring a car in Swanage costs £43 per day, on average, or £85 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at London Heathrow.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Swanage (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Swanage is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 23% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.