What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Swanage Railway?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Swanage Railway is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Swanage Railway?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Swanage Railway is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Swanage Railway?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Swanage Railway. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at The Swanage School via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Swanage Railway?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Swanage Railway. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Wareham via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Swanage Railway?

The distance between Cardiff and Swanage Railway is 168 miles. The road distance is 116.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Swanage Railway without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Swanage Railway without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Swanage Railway?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Cardiff to Swanage Railway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Swanage Railway bus from?

Cardiff to Swanage Railway bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Swanage Railway train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Swanage Railway?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Swanage Railway is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Cardiff to Swanage Railway bus arrive?

Cardiff to Swanage Railway bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Cardiff to Swanage Railway train arrive?

Cardiff to Swanage Railway train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Swanage Railway?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Swanage Railway is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Cardiff to Swanage Railway.

Where can I stay near Swanage Railway?

There are 2087+ hotels available in Swanage Railway.

Cardiff to Swanage Railway - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 40 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 4m
£67–125
Drive 116 mi
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1. Drive from Cardiff to Swanage Railwaycar 116 mi
2h 47m
£29–42
Train, bus, line 40 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bus Stationbus X6
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Swanage Schoolbus 40
7h 4m
£47–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035 / ...
7h 40m
£33–59

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Distance: 166.8 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Swanage Railway via Southampton Central, Wareham, Wareham Station, and The Swanage School in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Swanage Railway via Heathrow Terminal 5, Seldown Coach Station, Bus Station, and The Swanage School in around 7h 40m.

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