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Compare bus and train for Brighton to Swanage
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Swanage among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €43.
Distance: 131 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€43 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 40m Average total duration 11h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Swanage
Trains from Brighton to Swanage run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €43 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 10:13, the last at 13:13. The fastest train covers the 131 km distance in 3h 6m.
Distance 131 km |
Average train duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €43 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 6m |
First train 10:13 |
Last train 13:13 |
Train companies: Southern from Brighton to Swanage trainsSouthern trains will get you between Brighton and Swanage from €15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southern
FAQs: Trains from Brighton to Swanage
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Swanage by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Swanage, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brighton to Swanage
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
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