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How to get fromDorset to Swanageby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Dorset to Swanage by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Blue Vinny to Kings Statuebus bus Cr8
    2. Take the train from Weymouth to Warehamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus bus 40 / ...
    2h 19m

  2. Drive 21.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dorset to Swanagecar car 21.9 mi
    28 min
    £6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dorset to Swanagetaxi taxi 21.9 mi
    28 min
    £45–60

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Blue Vinny to Kings Statuebus bus Cr8
    2. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Wareham Stationbus bus X54 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus bus 40 / ...
    3h 1m

  5. Bus, line 40 bus

    1. Take the bus from Tesco to Poole stationbus bus X8
    2. Take the bus from Poole station to Bus Stationbus bus 40
    3h 2m
    £6

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  • Distance: 47.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Blue Vinny to Bus Station via Kings Statue and Wareham Station in around 3h 1m.

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