What is the cheapest way to get from Burnham-on-Sea to Swanage?

The cheapest way to get from Burnham-on-Sea to Swanage is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Burnham-on-Sea to Swanage?

The fastest way to get from Burnham-on-Sea to Swanage is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Burnham-on-Sea and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnham-on-Sea to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Vicarage Street and arriving at Bus Station via Taunton Town Centre Stop I, Trinity Square, Bus Station, Kings Statue and Wareham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Burnham-on-Sea to Swanage?

The distance between Burnham-on-Sea and Swanage is 114 miles. The road distance is 75.6 miles.

How do I travel from Burnham-on-Sea to Swanage without a car?

The best way to get from Burnham-on-Sea to Swanage without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 29m and costs £50 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Burnham-on-Sea to Swanage?

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Burnham-on-Sea to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnham-on-Sea to Swanage bus from?

Burnham-on-Sea to Swanage bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Vicarage Street station.

Where does the Burnham-on-Sea to Swanage bus arrive?

Burnham-on-Sea to Swanage bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Taunton Town Centre K station.

Can I drive from Burnham-on-Sea to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnham-on-Sea to Swanage is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Burnham-on-Sea to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2147+ hotels available in Swanage.

Burnham-on-Sea to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Burnham-on-Sea to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train, 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 X54 / ...
5h 29m
£55–105
Drive 75.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Burnham-on-Sea to Swanagecar 75.1 mi
1h 50m
£19–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vicarage Street to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 21A / ...
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
3. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Wareham Stationbus X54 / ...
8h 2m
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
6h 21m
£60–115

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Distance: 113.8 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Burnham-on-Sea, England and Swanage, England?

You can take a bus from Vicarage Street to Bus Station via Taunton Town Centre Stop I, Trinity Square, Bus Station, Kings Statue, and Wareham Station in around 8h 2m.

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