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How to get fromPortsmouth Harbour to Swanageby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus bus X54 / ...
    2h 57m
    £31–67

  2. Bus, line 50 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to Bournemouth Stationbus bus Vc1
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus bus 50
    4h 21m
    £14–29

  3. Bus, train, line 50 bus

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Central Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    4h 8m

  4. Drive 71.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth Harbour to Swanagecar car 71.6 mi
    1h 26m
    £18–25

Portsmouth Harbour to Swanage by foot, train, and bus

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration2h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Swanage.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 77.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Portsmouth Harbour, England and Swanage, England?

You can take a vehicle from Portsmouth Harbour to Mowlem Court via The Hard Interchange, Hovertravel Stop, Clarence Pier, and Bournemouth Station in around 4h 21m.

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