What is the cheapest way to get from Newton Abbot to Swanage?

The cheapest way to get from Newton Abbot to Swanage is to line 7 bus and bus and line 40 bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 8h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newton Abbot to Swanage?

The fastest way to get from Newton Abbot to Swanage is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Newton Abbot and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Newton Abbot to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Sherborne Road and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Trinity Square, Bus Station and Wareham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from Newton Abbot to Swanage?

The distance between Newton Abbot and Swanage is 147 miles. The road distance is 93.3 miles.

How do I travel from Newton Abbot to Swanage without a car?

The best way to get from Newton Abbot to Swanage without a car is to train and line 40 bus which takes 5h 40m and costs £55 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Newton Abbot to Swanage?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Newton Abbot to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newton Abbot to Swanage bus from?

Newton Abbot to Swanage bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Sherborne Road station.

Where does the Newton Abbot to Swanage bus arrive?

Newton Abbot to Swanage bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Newton Abbot to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Newton Abbot to Swanage is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Newton Abbot to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2076+ hotels available in Swanage.

Newton Abbot to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, line 40 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 40 bus
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Castle Carytrain
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
3. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus 40
5h 40m
£58–104
Line 7 bus, bus, line 40 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sherborne Road to Bus Stationbus 7
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus 44A
3. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus X51
5. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus 40
8h 18m
£18–30
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus X53 / ...
6h 49m
£33–64
Drive 92.7 mi
1. Drive from Newton Abbot to Swanagecar 92.7 mi
1h 59m
£24–34

Newton Abbot to Swanage by train and bus

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5h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 145.7 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Newton Abbot, England and Swanage, England?

You can take a bus from Sherborne Road to Bus Station via Bus Station, Trinity Square, Bus Station, South Station, Dorchester South, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 8h 18m.

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