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 train between Cotswolds and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Cotswolds to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Wareham via Weymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

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 and taxi which takes 3h 53m and costs £190 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Cotswolds to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cotswolds to Swanage train from?

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

Where does the Cotswolds to Swanage train arrive?

Cotswolds to Swanage train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Weymouth 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 2084+ hotels available in Swanage.

Cotswolds to Swanage - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, and car

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

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Kemble to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the taxi from Bournemouth to Swanagetaxi
3h 53m
£191–268
Drive 99.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cotswolds to Swanagecar 99.5 mi
2h 24m
£25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
7h 31m
£63–118

Cotswolds to Swanage by foot, bus, and train

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7h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 167 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Gloucester to Weymouth 5 times a day. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 3h 18m.

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