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

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There are 4 ways to get from Swanage to Bristol 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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4h 15m
    £44–94

  2. Drive 78.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanage to Bristolcar car 78.9 mi
    2h
    £20–28

  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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4h 42m
    £32–54

  4. Line 50 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 50
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 035
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus bus 200 / ...
    6h
    £23–98

Swanage to Bristol by bus and train

Calendar122Weekly Services
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 120 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h.

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