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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 51m
    £63–114

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bournemouth Stationbus bus Cp3
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to The Swanage Schoolbus bus 50X
    6h 31m
    £29–47

  3. Drive  116.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Swanage Railwaycar car 116.6 mi
    2h 47m
    £30–43

  4. Train, line 40 bus via Salisbury

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Swanage Schoolbus bus 40 / ...
    6h 35m
    £47–76

Cardiff to Swanage Railway by train, bus, and foot

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Swanage Railway via Bournemouth Station and The Swanage School in around 6h 31m.

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