What is the cheapest way to get from Paignton to Swanage?

The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Swanage is to bus and line 40 bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 7h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paignton to Swanage?

The fastest way to get from Paignton to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Paignton and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Paignton to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Great Western Road and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Trinity Square, Bus Station and Wareham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Paignton and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Wareham via Newton Abbot, Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Paignton to Swanage?

The distance between Paignton and Swanage is 155 miles. The road distance is 101 miles.

How do I travel from Paignton to Swanage without a car?

The best way to get from Paignton to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs £55 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Paignton to Swanage?

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Paignton to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Swanage bus from?

Paignton to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Great Western Road station.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Swanage train from?

Paignton to Swanage train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.

Train or bus from Paignton to Swanage?

The best way to get from Paignton to Swanage is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 40 bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Paignton to Swanage bus arrive?

Paignton to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Paignton to Swanage train arrive?

Paignton to Swanage train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Paignton to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Paignton to Swanage is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Paignton to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2081+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Castle Carytrain Plymouth - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
6h 32m
£58–112
Bus, line 40 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Bampfylde Streetbus 404 / ...
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
7h 59m
£19–34
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus X51
6h 36m
£34–65
Drive 100.4 mi
1. Drive from Paignton to Swanagecar 100.4 mi
2h 7m
£25–37

Paignton to Swanage by train and bus

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6h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 153.7 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Bus Station via Newton Abbot, Castle Cary, Upwey, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Bus Station via Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, Trinity Square, Bus Station, South Station, Dorchester South, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 7h 59m.

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