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

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There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain train
    6h 32m
    £69–145

  2. Drive 107.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Swanagecar car 107.9 mi
    2h 26m
    £27–38

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Wareham Stationbus bus X54 / ...
    6h 48m

  4. Train, bus, line 30 bus

    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 Kings Statuebus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Lulworth Covebus bus X54 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Lulworth Cove to Bus Stationbus bus 30
    7h 4m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Wareham Stationbus bus X54 / ...
    8h 2m

Barnstaple to Swanage by train and bus

Calendar61Weekly Services
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Bus Station via Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary, Upwey, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via County Hall, Taunton Town Centre Stop I, Trinity Square, Bus Station, Kings Statue, and Wareham Station in around 8h 2m.

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