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How to get fromIsle of Wight to Swanageby ferry, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Wight to Swanage by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus bus X54 / ...
    3h 38m
    £38–68

  2. Ferry, line 82 bus, line 50 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal to Lymington Pier Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Station Street to Bournemouth Squarebus bus 82 / ...
    3. Take the bus from St Peter's Church to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    5h 23m
    £24–33

  3. Ferry, line 50 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal to Lymington Pier Ferry Terminalferry ferry Yarmouth Ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    4h 10m
    £28–48

  4. Ferry, bus, line 50 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to Bournemouth Stationbus bus Vc1
    3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus bus 50
    5h 6m
    £36–53

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 69.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Isle of Wight, England and Swanage, England?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Wight to Swanage. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Co-op, walk to Red Jet Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Bargate WestQuay, take the bus to ASDA & Marlands, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to Wareham, walk to Wareham Station, then take the bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Blacksmiths to Bus Station via Bus Station, Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal, Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal, Lymington Pier, Brockenhurst, Bournemouth, and Bournemouth Station in around 4h 10m.

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