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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cheltenham to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 50 bus via Reading

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    5h 23m
    £69–117

  2. Drive  106.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Swanagecar car 106.9 mi
    2h 34m
    £27–39

  3. Bus, line 50 bus

    1. Take the bus from Royal Well to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 444 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus bus 50
    6h 33m
    £29–48

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain train
    5h 29m
    £67–131

  5. Train, line 50 bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Salisburytrain train Worcester Foregate Street - Salisbury
    2. Take the bus from St Peters Church to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    6h 6m
    £51–83

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  • Distance: 174.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Swanage, England?

You can take a bus from Royal Well to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Bus Station via Bristol Temple Meads, Southampton Central, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 5h 29m.

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