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 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Swanage departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swanage, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Swanage to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 36m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Swanage is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 101 miles 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Swanage takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.
Airlines serving Swanage
Where to stay in Swanage
Average rates range from around £119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £121 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
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 £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Swanage is Standard (Ford S-MAX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Citroen C3 Aircross or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.