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

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There are 4 ways to get from Gloucester to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 50 bus via Reading

    best
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus bus 50
    5h 32m
    £78–127

  2. Drive 106 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gloucester to Swanagecar car 106 mi
    2h 30m
    £26–38

  3. Train, line 50 bus

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Salisburytrain train Gloucester - Southampton Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Peters Church to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    6h 28m
    £51–86

  4. Train, line 50 bus #2

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    5h 50m
    £67–126

Gloucester to Swanage by train and bus

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Gloucester to Swanage. However, you can take the train to Reading, take the train to Bournemouth, walk to Bournemouth Station, then take the line 50 bus to Mowlem Court. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gloucester to Bus Station via Salisbury, Railway Station Stop SA, Meeting House Lane, Bournemouth Square, and St Peters Church in around 6h 28m.

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