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How to get fromBarnstaple to Swanageby train, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Barnstaple to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus, line 40 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Axminstertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the train from Weymouth to Warehamtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus bus 40
    6h 12m
    £44–78

  2. Drive  107.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Swanagecar car 107.9 mi
    2h 28m
    £27–39

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  • Distance: 136.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Swanage, England?

There is no direct connection from Barnstaple to Swanage. However, you can take the train to Axminster, walk to Rail Station, take the bus to Bus Station, take the bus to Bus Garage, walk to Weymouth, take the train to Wareham, walk to Wareham Station, then take the line 40 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Barnstaple to Swanage in around 2h 28m.

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