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

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

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  1. Line 40 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Tauntontrain train
    5h 56m
    £40–76

  2. Drive  70.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanage to Bridgwatercar car 70.5 mi
    1h 42m
    £18–26

  3. Line 40 bus, train, bus, line 375 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Wareham to Weymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Weymouth to Castle Carytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Castle Cary Station to Crispin Hallbus bus 567
    5. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Town Bridge Eastoverbus bus 375
    7h 15m
    £31–59

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus bus 805
    7h 24m
    £35–67

  5. Line 40 bus, train, bus, line 21 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Wareham to Weymouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 30
    6. Take the bus from Castle Way to High Street 2bus bus 21A / ...
    7h 35m
    £19–36

Swanage to Bridgwater by bus and train

Calendar58Weekly Services
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 106.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 24m.

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