What is the cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Swanage?

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Swanage is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cornwall to Swanage?

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Beam Villas and arriving at Mowlem Court via Dennison Road Car Park, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Wareham via Par, Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Swanage?

The distance between Cornwall and Swanage is 217 miles. The road distance is 147.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cornwall to Swanage without a car?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs £85 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Cornwall to Swanage?

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Cornwall to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Swanage bus from?

Cornwall to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Swanage train from?

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

Train or bus from Cornwall to Swanage?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Swanage is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 12h 45m.

Where does the Cornwall to Swanage bus arrive?

Cornwall to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cornwall to Swanage train arrive?

Cornwall to Swanage train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Cornwall to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Swanage is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Cornwall to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2102+ hotels available in Swanage.

Cornwall to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 26 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Par to Castle Carytrain Penzance - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
8h 16m
£87–175
Drive 146.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cornwall to Swanagecar 146.4 mi
2h 57m
£36–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
12h 45m
£68–171
Line 26 bus, train, bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Roundabout to Bodmin Parkway Stationbus 26
2. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus X3
5. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus X3 / ...
6. Take the bus from St Peters Church to Bus Stationbus 50
9h 32m
£82–157

Cornwall to Swanage by train and bus

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8h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 215.4 mi
Duration: 8h 16m

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Bus Station via Par, Castle Cary, Upwey, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beam Villas to Mowlem Court via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 12h 45m.

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