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How to get fromStroud to Swanageby train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Bournemouth to Swanagetaxi taxi
    3h 48m
    £168–239

  2. Drive  96.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stroud to Swanagecar car 96.4 mi
    2h 20m
    £24–35

  3. Train, line 50 bus via Salisbury

    1. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to Salisburytrain train Gloucester - Southampton Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Peters Church to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    6h 12m
    £43–70

  4. Train, line 50 bus

    1. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    5h 38m
    £58–104

Stroud to Swanage by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Stroud to Swanage. However, you can take the train to Reading, take the train to Bournemouth, then take the taxi to Swanage. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stroud (Glos) to Bus Station via Salisbury, Railway Station Stop SA, Meeting House Lane, Bournemouth Square, and St Peters Church in around 6h 12m.

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