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How to get fromSwanage to Barnstapleby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 3m

  2. Drive 107.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanage to Barnstaplecar car 107.9 mi
    2h 26m
    £27–38

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 6m
    £70–141

  4. Line 30 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lulworth Covebus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Lulworth Cove to Kings Statuebus bus X54 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 37m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    9h 20m
    £56–138

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  • Distance: 135.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Barnstaple via Wareham Station, Wareham, Upwey, Castle Cary, and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 20m.

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