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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Truro 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
    8h 40m
    £101–210

  2. Drive 175.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Falmouth to Swanagecar car 175.1 mi
    3h 30m
    £43–62

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Argos to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    11h 57m
    £76–178

  4. Bus, train, line 50 bus

    1. Take the bus from The Moor A to Railway Stationbus bus 32A
    2. Take the train from Truro to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3
    5. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus bus X3 / ...
    6. Take the bus from St Peter's Church to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    9h 35m
    £92–187

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Truro to Castle Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Weymouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Wareham Stationbus bus X54 / ...
    9h 36m

Falmouth to Swanage by train and bus

Calendar61Weekly Services
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

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

You can take a train from Penmere to Bus Station via Truro, Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary, Upwey, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Argos to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 11h 57m.

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