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How to get fromCotswolds to Swanageby train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cotswolds to Swanage by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kemble to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Bournemouth to Swanagetaxi taxi
    3h 54m
    £191–268

  2. Drive  99.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cotswolds to Swanagecar car 99.5 mi
    2h 24m
    £25–37

  3. Train, line 50 bus

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus bus 50 / ...
    7h 34m
    £61–118

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  • Distance: 167 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Cotswolds to Swanage. However, you can take the taxi to Kemble, take the train to Reading, take the train to Bournemouth, then take the taxi to Swanage. Alternatively, you can drive from Cotswolds to Swanage in around 2h 24m.

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