There are 5 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 34m£114–200Drive 117.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Croyde Bay to Swanagecar 117.7 mi
2h 49m£29–42Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
- Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
11h 14m£67–140Train via Basingstoke
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Basingstoketrain
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Bournemouthtrain
9h 37m£99–209Bus
- 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£59–146
Croyde Bay to Swanage by bus and train
Questions & Answers
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 34m.
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 34m and costs £110 - £200.
It takes approximately 7h 34m 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 34m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 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 34m. 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
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- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- 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
- £19–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–95
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
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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