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How to get fromCardiff to Swanage Railwayby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 40 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Poole station to The Swanage Schoolbus bus 40
    5h 18m
    £67–124

  2. Drive  116 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Swanage Railwaycar car 116 mi
    2h 47m
    £29–42

  3. Train, bus, line 40 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bus Stationbus bus X6
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Swanage Schoolbus bus 40
    7h 6m
    £49–81

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Seldown Coach Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    7h 40m
    £40–112

Cardiff to Swanage Railway by train, bus, and foot

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

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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