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

The cheapest way to get from Dawlish to Swanage is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Dawlish to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Dawlish and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Dawlish to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Lanherne and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Rail Station, Bus Station, Kings Statue and Wareham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Dawlish and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Dawlish to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Dawlish and arriving at Wareham via Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Dawlish to Swanage?

The distance between Dawlish and Swanage is 137 miles. The road distance is 88.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dawlish to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Dawlish to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dawlish to Swanage bus from?

Dawlish to Swanage bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Lanherne station.

Where do I catch the Dawlish to Swanage train from?

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

Train or bus from Dawlish to Swanage?

The best way to get from Dawlish to Swanage is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 2 bus and bus, which costs and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Dawlish to Swanage bus arrive?

Dawlish to Swanage bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Dawlish to Swanage train arrive?

Dawlish to Swanage train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Dawlish to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Dawlish to Swanage is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Dawlish to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2140+ hotels available in Swanage.

Dawlish to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 2 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Dawlish to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dawlish to Castle Carytrain Paignton - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
4h 47m
£59–116
Drive 87.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dawlish to Swanagecar 87.7 mi
2h
£22–31
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
4. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Wareham Stationbus X54 / ...
6h 13m
Line 2 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Lanherne to Bus Stationbus 2
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus 44A
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
5. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Wareham Stationbus X54 / ...
6. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus X54 / ...
7h 53m

Dawlish to Swanage by train and bus

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4h 47mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 136.7 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Dawlish to Bus Station via Castle Cary, Upwey, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lanherne to Bus Station via Bus Station, Rail Station, Bus Station, Kings Statue, and Wareham Station in around 7h 53m.

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