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How to get fromReading to Swanage Railwayby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Swanage Railway by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wareham Station to The Swanage Schoolbus bus X54 / ...
    2h 55m
    £49–72

  2. Drive 92.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Swanage Railwaycar car 92.8 mi
    1h 52m
    £23–33

  3. Train, line 50 bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    3h 21m
    £44–60

  4. Bus, line 40 bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Seldown Coach Stationbus bus 035
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Swanage Schoolbus bus 40
    5h 9m
    £40–78

  5. Train, line 40 bus

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Pooletrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
    2. Take the bus from Poole station to The Swanage Schoolbus bus 40
    3h 52m
    £36–82

Reading to Swanage Railway by train, bus, and foot

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 97.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Swanage Railway, England?

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Swanage Railway via Heathrow Terminal 5, Seldown Coach Station, Bus Station, and The Swanage School in around 5h 9m.

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