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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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

Swanage in January
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swanage in January
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 London and takes around 18h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swanage, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Swanage to London takes 1h 59m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £1,145 for a 7h 59m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Swanage using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Swanage takes 80 km and will cost you around £17. From London, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 209 km.

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 London and takes around 18h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swanage, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Swanage to London takes 1h 59m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £1,145 for a 7h 59m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Swanage using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Swanage takes 80 km and will cost you around £17. From London, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Swanage

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Swanage

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Swanage

Average rates range from around £141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £132 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Swanage

Most booked hotels in Swanage

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The Pines Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£127+
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Railway Cottage
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Yha Swanage
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Grand Hotel Swanage
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Hilton Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£105+
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Hiring a car in Swanage

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Swanage is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Swanage is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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