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  • Transport
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Journey at a glance

Trip overview

  • London

  • Swanage

    3 nights

  • London

Full itinerary

Journey
2hrs 0mins
Standard class

LondonBournemouth

Board an off peak train from London Waterloo direct to Bournemouth Harbour. The views in the second half of your journey are beautiful; pack some snacks and a book, film or game, and relax as the miles go by.
Journey
1hrs 30mins
Standard class

BournemouthSwanage

Board the open top number 50 Purbeck Breezer bus at Bournemouth station and ride it, wind in your hair, all the way to Swanage (pay the driver, we can't book this one for you in advance). Here it jumps the queue of cars waiting for the chain ferry, to board first. You'll cross Poole Harbour by ferry and arrive at Shell Bay on the Studland peninsula, from there it will take you on to Swanage.
Stay
3 nights
Swanage

Swanage

The winding streets of Swanage house some wonderful independent shops, bakeries and cafรฉs.
Taunton House

Where you could stay3 nights

Taunton House

Much loved dog-friendly B&B in the heart of Swanage, just yards from the seafront with its beaches, cafes and bustle. Expect comfortable and thoughtfully designed rooms and of course, a superb breakfast.

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Recommendations

  • Head up onto the chalky Purbeck Hills for jaw-dropping views across miles of countryside and, if you walk the ridgeway to the coast, the expanse of Poole Harbour.

  • Cycle or hike out to Dancing Ledge, where you'll find an amazing tidal swimming pool that was originally blasted out of the rock for use by local schools. Take your swimming gear, and time your visit with low tide. 

  • Head out to Durlston Country Park to explore the 230 acres of coastal countryside, teeming with wildlife. Haymeadows, woodland and fascinating rock formations are dotted across this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Be sure to pop into the Victorian Durlston Castle and grab some refreshment in the café.

Journey
1hrs 15mins
Standard class

SwanageBournemouth

Join the open top Purbeck Breezer bus from Swanage for a beautiful ride past beach after beach all the way to Bournemouth, via the chain ferry (choose the top deck).
Journey
2hrs 0mins
Standard class

BournemouthLondon

Travel on the fast train from Bournemouth Harbour to London Waterloo.

Before you book

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