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How to get fromNew Forest to Swanageby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train, line 40 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lloyds Bank to Fleming Waybus bus X5
    2. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Basingstoketrain train
    4. Take the train from Basingstoke to Warehamtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus bus 40
    5h 4m
    £54–113

  2. Bus, line 50 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Police Station to North Streetbus bus X5
    2. Take the bus from North Street to Blue Boar Rowbus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3
    4. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus bus X3 / ...
    5. Take the bus from St Peters Church to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    5h 7m
    £14–16

  3. Drive  75.6 mi

    1. Drive from New Forest to Swanagecar car 75.6 mi
    1h 51m
    £19–27

  4. Line 80 bus, bus, line 50 bus

    1. Take the bus from Business Park to Tesco Superstorebus bus 80
    2. Take the bus from Tesco Superstore to Blue Boar Rowbus bus 8
    3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3
    4. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus bus X3 / ...
    5. Take the bus from St Peters Church to Mowlem Courtbus bus 50
    5h 8m

  5. Line 80 bus, bus, train, line 40 bus

    1. Take the bus from Business Park to Tesco Superstorebus bus 80
    2. Take the bus from Tesco Superstore to Andover Stationbus bus 8
    3. Take the train from Andover to Basingstoketrain train
    4. Take the train from Basingstoke to Warehamtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus bus 40
    5h 20m

New Forest to Swanage by bus and train

Calendar134Weekly Services
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between New Forest, Wiltshire, England and Swanage, England?

You can take a bus from Police Station to Bus Station via North Street, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, Bournemouth Square, and St Peters Church in around 5h 7m.

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