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

The cheapest way to get from Sidmouth to Swanage is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sidmouth to Swanage is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Sidmouth and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Sidmouth to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Triangle and arriving at Bus Station via Tramway Station, Rail Station, Bus Station, Kings Statue and Wareham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Sidmouth and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Sidmouth to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Honiton and arriving at Wareham via Salisbury and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Sidmouth to Swanage?

The distance between Sidmouth and Swanage is 158 miles. The road distance is 65.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sidmouth to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Sidmouth to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sidmouth to Swanage bus from?

Sidmouth to Swanage bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Sidmouth to Swanage train from?

Sidmouth to Swanage train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Honiton station.

Train or bus from Sidmouth to Swanage?

The best way to get from Sidmouth to Swanage is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Sidmouth to Swanage bus arrive?

Sidmouth to Swanage bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Sidmouth to Swanage train arrive?

Sidmouth to Swanage train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Salisbury station.

Can I drive from Sidmouth to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Sidmouth to Swanage is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Sidmouth to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2142+ hotels available in Swanage.

Sidmouth to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 30 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Honiton to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 35m
£61–139
Drive 64.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sidmouth to Swanagecar 64.8 mi
1h 32m
£16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Wareham Stationbus X54 / ...
6h 17m
Bus, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lulworth Cove to Bus Stationbus 30
6h 51m

Sidmouth to Swanage by bus, foot, and train

137Weekly Services

5h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 156.6 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Radway to Bus Station via Lace Walk, Honiton, Salisbury, Southampton Central, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Triangle to Bus Station via Tramway Station, Rail Station, Bus Station, Kings Statue, and Wareham Station in around 6h 17m.

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