There are 6 ways to get from Croyde Bay to Swanage by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
7h 46m£111–178Drive 117.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Croyde Bay to Swanagecar 117.7 mi
2h 49m£30–43Bus, train via Southampton
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
10h 40m£62–116Train via Reading
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
9h 13m£104–198Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Upweytrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
11h 13m£64–114Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 502
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
12h 7m£49–80
Croyde Bay to Swanage by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Croyde Bay to Swanage is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Croyde Bay to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Croyde Bay to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Ruda Holiday Park and arriving at Mowlem Court via Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Croyde Bay to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Wareham via Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Croyde Bay and Swanage is 176 miles. The road distance is 118.4 miles.
The best way to get from Croyde Bay to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs £110 - £180.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Croyde Bay to Swanage, including transfers.
Croyde Bay to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Croyde Bay to Swanage train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Croyde Bay to Swanage is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 12h 7m.
What companies run services between Croyde Bay, Devon, England and Swanage, England?
You can take a vehicle from Croyde Bay to Bus Station via Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary, Upwey, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ruda Holiday Park to Mowlem Court via Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 12h 7m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Croyde Bay to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Croyde Bay to Swanage train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Croyde Bay to Swanage is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Croyde Bay to Swanage.
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