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

The cheapest way to get from Cotswolds to Swanage is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cotswolds to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cotswolds and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Cotswolds to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Combend Farm and arriving at Mowlem Court via Mill Lane, Royal Well Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Cotswolds and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Cotswolds to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Kemble and arriving at Wareham via Reading and Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Cotswolds to Swanage?

The distance between Cotswolds and Swanage is 168 miles. The road distance is 100.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cotswolds to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Cotswolds to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cotswolds to Swanage bus from?

Cotswolds to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cotswolds to Swanage train from?

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

Train or bus from Cotswolds to Swanage?

The best way to get from Cotswolds to Swanage is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 37m.

Where does the Cotswolds to Swanage bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cotswolds to Swanage train arrive?

Cotswolds to Swanage train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Cotswolds to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Cotswolds to Swanage is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Cotswolds to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2099+ hotels available in Swanage.

Cotswolds to Swanage - 5 ways to travel via train, line 882 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kemble to Readingtrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 59m
£93–149
Drive 99.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cotswolds to Swanagecar 99.5 mi
2h 24m
£25–36
Line 882 bus, line 51 bus, train, bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Combend Farm to The Forumbus 882
2. Take the bus from The Forum to Fleming Waybus 51
3. Take the train from Swindon 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
8h
£39–61
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 23m
£67–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 444 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
8h 37m
£43–99

Cotswolds to Swanage by foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 166.7 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Bus Station via Kemble, Reading, Bournemouth, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Mowlem Court via Combend Farm, Mill Lane, Promenade, Royal Well Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 37m.

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