What is the cheapest way to get from Croyde Bay to Swanage?

The cheapest way to get from Croyde Bay to Swanage is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Croyde Bay to Swanage?

The fastest way to get from Croyde Bay to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Croyde Bay and Swanage?

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 11h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Croyde Bay and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Croyde Bay to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Bournemouth via Exeter St Davids and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

How far is it from Croyde Bay to Swanage?

The distance between Croyde Bay and Swanage is 279 miles. The road distance is 118.4 miles.

How do I travel from Croyde Bay to Swanage without a car?

The best way to get from Croyde Bay to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs £100 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Croyde Bay to Swanage?

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Croyde Bay to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croyde Bay to Swanage bus from?

Croyde Bay to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Croyde Bay to Swanage train from?

Croyde Bay to Swanage train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Croyde Bay to Swanage?

The best way to get from Croyde Bay to Swanage is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 11h 14m.

Where does the Croyde Bay to Swanage bus arrive?

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

Where does the Croyde Bay to Swanage train arrive?

Croyde Bay to Swanage train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Croyde Bay to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Croyde Bay to Swanage is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Croyde Bay to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2078+ hotels available in Swanage.

Croyde Bay to Swanage - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
8h 44m
£109–199
Drive 117.7 mi
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1. Drive from Croyde Bay to Swanagecar 117.7 mi
2h 49m
£30–43
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
10h 12m
£63–116
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Warehamtrain
9h 21m
£95–195
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
11h 14m
£50–80

Croyde Bay to Swanage by bus and train

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Distance: 277.6 mi
Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Croyde Bay, Devon, England and Swanage, England?

You can take a bus from Ruda Holiday Park to Mowlem Court via Bus Station, Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Reading, Bournemouth, and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 44m. 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 11h 14m.

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