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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Bridgwater is to bus and line 376 bus and line 375 bus which costs £16 - £30 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Bridgwater is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Bridgwater?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Bridgwater station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bournemouth and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Swanage to Bridgwater?

The distance between Swanage and Bridgwater is 155 miles. The road distance is 70.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Bridgwater without a car is to line 50 bus and train which takes 5h 36m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Swanage to Bridgwater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Bridgwater bus from?

Swanage to Bridgwater bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bournemouth station.

Where does the Swanage to Bridgwater bus arrive?

Swanage to Bridgwater bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Bridgwater?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Bridgwater is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Swanage to Bridgwater.

Where can I stay near Bridgwater?

There are 1111+ hotels available in Bridgwater.

Swanage to Bridgwater - 5 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, bus, and car

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

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Line 50 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bridgwatertrain
5h 36m
£57–111
Bus, line 376 bus, line 375 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus Cr5
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Crispin Hallbus 376
3. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Town Bridge Eastoverbus 375
7h 26m
£16–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk061
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus 805
7h 10m
£34–67
Drive 70.5 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Bridgwatercar 70.5 mi
1h 42m
£18–26
Line 40 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus 40
2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Tauntontrain
5h 58m
£40–76

Swanage to Bridgwater by bus and train

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5h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 154.1 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Bournemouth, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 10m.

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