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

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

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  1. Line 50 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 50
    2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain train
    3h 55m
    £43–84

  2. Drive  67.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanage to Bathcar car 67.3 mi
    1h 37m
    £17–24

  3. Line 50 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus bus 50
    2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus bus X3
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Bath Spatrain train
    4h 49m
    £27–44

Swanage to Bath by bus and train

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 108.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Swanage to Bath. However, you can take the line 50 bus to Bournemouth Station, walk to Bournemouth, take the train to Southampton Central, then take the train to Bath Spa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bath Spa via St Peter's Church, Bournemouth Square, Meeting House Lane, Railway Station Stop SA, and Salisbury in around 4h 49m.

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