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How to get fromSidmouth to Swanageby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sidmouth to Swanage by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train, line 40 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Triangle to Tramway Stationbus bus 9A
    2. Take the bus from Tramway Station to Rail Stationbus bus 885
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus bus X51
    5. Take the train from Dorchester South to Warehamtrain train
    6. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus bus 40
    5h 53m
    £17–29

  2. Train, line 40 bus

    1. Take the train from Honiton to Yeovil Pen Milltrain train
    2. Take the train from Yeovil Pen Mill to Upweytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus bus 40
    6h 7m
    £34–66

  3. Drive  64.9 mi

    1. Drive from Sidmouth to Swanagecar car 64.9 mi
    1h 34m
    £17–24

Sidmouth to Swanage by bus and train

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 78.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Sidmouth to Swanage. However, you can take the bus to Tramway Station, take the bus to Rail Station, take the bus to Bus Station, take the bus to South Station, walk to Dorchester South, take the train to Wareham, walk to Wareham Station, then take the line 40 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Radway to Bus Station via Lace Walk, Honiton, Yeovil Pen Mill, Upwey, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 7m.

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