London to Swanage

• On this route from London to Swanage, operators like South Western Railway and the Swanage Railway offer catering services on board. While South Western Railway typically has a café car serving a variety of snacks, sandwiches, and drinks, be sure to check their website closer to your journey date. The Swanage Railway, being more of a heritage line, primarily provides a more limited selection with focus on the scenic journey, so plan your meals accordingly.

• South Western Railway provides a variety of seating options. You can travel First Class, which offers more spacious seating and complimentary newspapers and refreshments. Economy class is more budget-friendly and provides a comfortable travel experience with the option of reserved seats, while Business Class isn't typically available on this route. Make a reservation in advance to ensure you get the seat type you prefer.

• For your journey, you can use South Western Railway (southwesternrailway.com) and the Swanage Railway (swanagerailway.co.uk). Both operators feature different segments of the journey, with South Western Railway connecting from London to Wareham, and the Swanage Railway providing the scenic trip from Wareham to Swanage. Useful links for local transport schedules can be found on the local council website for Swanage, as well as maps for the train stations.