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How to get fromExeter Central to Swanageby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Exeter Central to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Castle Cary

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain train
    3. Take the train from Upwey to Warehamtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus bus X54 / ...
    4h 40m
    £51–111

  2. Drive 79.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Exeter Central to Swanagecar car 79.2 mi
    1h 47m
    £20–28

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Axminstertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Wareham Stationbus bus X54 / ...
    5h 2m

  4. Train, bus, line 30 bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Axminstertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Lulworth Cove to Bus Stationbus bus 30
    5h 41m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus 44A
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Wareham Stationbus bus X54 / ...
    6h 6m

Exeter Central to Swanage by foot, train, and bus

Calendar61Weekly Services
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 125.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Exeter Central, England and Swanage, England?

You can take a vehicle from Exeter Central to Bus Station via Bus Station, Rail Station, Bus Station, Kings Statue, and Wareham Station in around 6h 6m.

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