Area
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Nearest travel links
| Airport | Bournemouth |
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| Ferry | Poole 19.00 km |
| Train station | Wareham 11.00 km |
| Car | Car not necessary |
How to get there
By road via the Sandbanks ferry is the most picturesque route. Ferries run from 07:00 to 23:00 departing the mainland on the hour, 20 past and 20 to the hour, although in peak periods a shuttle service runs. Current cost is £5.30 each way for a car including passengers payable on the Studland side of the ferry. Card payment is also accepted although cash payment speeds up getting through the payment booth!
Please also be aware the queue for the ferry can be quite long during the peak season.
Alternatively you can drive around Poole harbour and approach on the A351 via Wareham and Corfe Castle.
Activities near Swanage
| Sports | Tennis in town, Water sports, Horse riding, Fishing |
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| Great for | Walking holidays, Rural or countryside holidays, Beach or lakeside relaxation |
Getting around
There are a number of alternative ways to get around during your stay in Swanage. For the active there are numerous footpaths, not least the spectacular south coastal path, although there are many gentler options around Studland and Poole harbour. There is of course the Swanage Heritage Railway which runs from Swanage to Norden. There are frequent bus services to Wareham, Poole and Bournemouth.