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

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

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  1. Train, line 40 bus

    best
    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 32m
    £34–66

  2. Drive  64.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sidmouth to Swanagecar car 64.9 mi
    1h 34m
    £16–24

  3. Bus, train, line 40 bus

    1. Take the bus from Triangle to Sea Frontbus bus 9A
    2. Take the bus from Sea Front 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 Bus Garagebus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the train from Weymouth to Warehamtrain train
    6. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus bus 40
    6h 57m
    £20–34

Sidmouth to Swanage by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 99 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Sidmouth to Swanage. However, you can take the line 9 bus to Lace Walk, walk to Honiton, take the train to Yeovil Pen Mill, take the train to Upwey, 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 Triangle to Bus Station via Sea Front, Rail Station, Bus Station, Bus Garage, Weymouth, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 57m.

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