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How to get fromDorset to Swanseaby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Dorset to Swansea by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Reading

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    5h 54m
    £133–238

  2. Bus via Newport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 44m
    £17–27

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 202 / ...
    8h 33m
    £18–50

  4. Drive 138.3 mi

    1. Drive from Dorset to Swanseacar car 138.3 mi
    3h 8m
    £34–49

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain train Weymouth - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    6h 9m
    £74–145

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    6h 19m
    £76–148

Dorset to Swansea by bus

Calendar50Weekly Buses
Duration8h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Dorset, England and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Swansea via Moreton (Dorset), Bournemouth, and Reading in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via South Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 33m.

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