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How to get fromExmouth to Swanageby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, line 923 bus, train, line 40 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portland Avenue to The Elmsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from The Elms to Bus Stationbus bus 923
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus bus X51
    4. Take the train from Dorchester South to Warehamtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus bus 40
    6h 39m

  2. Drive  74.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Exmouth to Swanagecar car 74.3 mi
    1h 49m
    £19–27

  3. Train, line 40 bus

    1. Take the train from Exmouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain train
    4. Take the train from Upwey to Warehamtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus bus 40
    6h 53m
    £51–99

  4. 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 Bus Garagebus bus X53 / ...
    7h 5m
    £28–57

  5. Line 157 bus, bus, train, line 40 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hospital Corner to Robin Orchardbus bus 157
    2. Take the bus from Robin Orchard to Trinity Squarebus bus Bc4
    3. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the train from Weymouth to Warehamtrain train
    6. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus bus 40
    7h 56m
    £21–35

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  • Distance: 83.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Exmouth to Swanage. However, you can take the bus to The Elms, take the line 923 bus to Bus Station, take the bus to South Station, walk to Dorchester South, take the train to Wareham, walk to Wareham Station, then take the line 40 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exmouth to Bus Station via Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary, Upwey, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 53m.

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