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

The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Swanage is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Swanage is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bridgend and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Bridgend to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Sarn Odeon and arriving at Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bridgend and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Wareham via Reading and Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Bridgend to Swanage?

The distance between Bridgend and Swanage is 229 miles. The road distance is 133.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bridgend to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Bridgend to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bridgend to Swanage bus from?

Bridgend to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sarn Odeon station.

Where do I catch the Bridgend to Swanage train from?

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

Train or bus from Bridgend to Swanage?

The best way to get from Bridgend to Swanage is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Bridgend to Swanage bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bridgend to Swanage train arrive?

Bridgend to Swanage train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Bridgend to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Bridgend to Swanage is 134 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Bridgend to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2141+ hotels available in Swanage.

Bridgend to Swanage - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 50 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 27m
£107–185
Drive 132.8 mi
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1. Drive from Bridgend to Swanagecar 132.8 mi
3h 3m
£33–47
Bus, train, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus X3
4. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus X3 / ...
5. Take the bus from St Peter's Church to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 20m
£52–92
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
6h 7m
£72–147
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
7h 45m
£50–118

Bridgend to Swanage by train and bus

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5h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 227.4 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Swanage, England?

You can take a train from Bridgend to Bus Station via Reading, Bournemouth, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarn Odeon to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 45m.

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