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

The cheapest way to get from Dawlish to Swanage is to line 2 bus and bus and line 40 bus which costs £17 - £30 and takes 8h 37m.

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 1m and costs £22 - £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, Trinity Square, Bus Station and Wareham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Dawlish to Swanage?

The distance between Dawlish and Swanage is 139 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 and line 40 bus which takes 5h 34m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m 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 does the Dawlish to Swanage bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dawlish to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Dawlish to Swanage is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Dawlish to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2072+ hotels available in Swanage.

Dawlish to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, line 40 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 40 bus
best
1. Take the train from Dawlish to Castle Carytrain
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
3. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus 40
5h 34m
£55–98
Line 2 bus, bus, line 40 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lanherne to Bus Stationbus 2
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus 44A
3. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus X51
5. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus 40
8h 37m
£18–30
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 Bus Garagebus X53 / ...
7h 5m
£30–58
Drive 87.7 mi
1. Drive from Dawlish to Swanagecar 87.7 mi
2h 1m
£23–32

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Distance: 137.9 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Lanherne to Bus Station via Bus Station, Trinity Square, Bus Station, South Station, Dorchester South, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 8h 37m.

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