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

The cheapest way to get from Bridgwater to Swanage is to bus and line 376 bus which costs £16 - £29 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bridgwater to Swanage is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Bridgwater and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Bridgwater station to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Crispin Hall, Bus Station and Wareham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Bridgwater to Swanage?

The distance between Bridgwater and Swanage is 107 miles. The road distance is 71.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bridgwater to Swanage without a car is to train and line 40 bus which takes 6h 1m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Bridgwater to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bridgwater to Swanage bus from?

Bridgwater to Swanage bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Bridgwater to Swanage bus arrive?

Bridgwater to Swanage bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Crispin Hall station.

Can I drive from Bridgwater to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Bridgwater to Swanage is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Bridgwater to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2076+ hotels available in Swanage.

Bridgwater to Swanage - 5 ways to travel via train, line 40 bus, and bus

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

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Train, line 40 bus
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Castle Carytrain
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
3. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus 40
6h 1m
£41–76
Bus, line 376 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Crispin Hallbus 375
2. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Bus Stationbus 376
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus Cr5
6h 55m
£17–28
Drive 70.7 mi
1. Drive from Bridgwater to Swanagecar 70.7 mi
1h 43m
£18–26
Bus, train, line 40 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Crispin Hallbus 375
2. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Castle Cary Stationbus 567
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Weymouthtrain
4. Take the train from Weymouth to Warehamtrain
5. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus 40
6h 59m
£32–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 805
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
7h 42m
£34–62

Bridgwater to Swanage by train and bus

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6h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 106.5 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Crispin Hall, Bus Station, South Station, Dorchester South, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 55m.

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