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

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 50 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    5h 23m
    £65–123

  2. Drive  117.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Swanagecar car 117.5 mi
    2h 50m
    £29–42

  3. Train, line 50 bus via Salisbury

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Peters Church to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    6h 15m
    £50–83

Cardiff to Swanage by train and bus

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Swanage. However, you can take the train to Southampton Central, take the train to Bournemouth, walk to Bournemouth Station, then take the line 50 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bus Station via Salisbury, Railway Station Stop SA, Meeting House Lane, Bournemouth Square, and St Peters Church in around 6h 15m.

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