What is the cheapest way to get from Bodmin to Swanage?

The cheapest way to get from Bodmin to Swanage is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bodmin to Swanage?

The fastest way to get from Bodmin to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bodmin and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Bodmin to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Dennison Road Car Park and arriving at Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Bodmin and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Bodmin to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Bodmin Parkway and arriving at Wareham via Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Bodmin to Swanage?

The distance between Bodmin and Swanage is 209 miles. The road distance is 140.9 miles.

How do I travel from Bodmin to Swanage without a car?

The best way to get from Bodmin to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs £85 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Bodmin to Swanage?

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Bodmin to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bodmin to Swanage bus from?

Bodmin to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Bodmin to Swanage train from?

Bodmin to Swanage train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bodmin Parkway station.

Train or bus from Bodmin to Swanage?

The best way to get from Bodmin to Swanage is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 11h 26m.

Where does the Bodmin to Swanage bus arrive?

Bodmin to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bodmin to Swanage train arrive?

Bodmin to Swanage train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Bodmin to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Bodmin to Swanage is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Bodmin to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2102+ hotels available in Swanage.

Bodmin to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 57 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Bodmin to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Castle Carytrain Penzance - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
8h 8m
£88–175
Drive 140.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bodmin to Swanagecar 140.1 mi
2h 52m
£35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
11h 26m
£68–160
Line 57 bus, train, bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Robartes Road to Bodmin Parkway Stationbus 26 / ...
2. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus X3
5. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus X3 / ...
6. Take the bus from St Peters Church to Bus Stationbus 50
9h 25m
£82–157

Bodmin to Swanage by bus and train

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8h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 208.3 mi
Duration: 8h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Mount Folly to Bus Station via Bodmin Parkway Station, Bodmin Parkway, Castle Cary, Upwey, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 11h 26m.

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