What is the cheapest way to get from Swanage to Castle Cary?

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Castle Cary is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swanage to Castle Cary?

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Castle Cary is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Castle Cary?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Castle Cary. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Horse Pond Inn via Poole station, Crown Hotel, Car Park and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Swanage to Castle Cary?

The distance between Swanage and Castle Cary is 67 miles. The road distance is 51.4 miles.

How do I travel from Swanage to Castle Cary without a car?

The best way to get from Swanage to Castle Cary without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 28m and costs £25 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Swanage to Castle Cary?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Swanage to Castle Cary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Castle Cary bus from?

Swanage to Castle Cary bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Swanage to Castle Cary bus arrive?

Swanage to Castle Cary bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Poole station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Castle Cary?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Castle Cary is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Swanage to Castle Cary.

Where can I stay near Castle Cary?

There are 1059+ hotels available in Castle Cary.

Swanage to Castle Cary - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 40 bus

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus X54 / ...
2. Take the train from Wareham to Upweytrain
3. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
3h 28m
£26–50
Drive 51.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanage to Castle Carycar 51.1 mi
1h 22m
£13–18
Bus, train via Weymouth
1. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Kings Statuebus X54 / ...
2. Take the train from Weymouth to Castle Carytrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
4h 17m
£23–42
Bus, train via Weymouth #2
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus X54 / ...
2. Take the train from Wareham to Weymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Weymouth to Castle Carytrain
4h 5m
£30–62
Line 40 bus, bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Poole stationbus 40
2. Take the bus from Poole station to Crown Hotelbus X8
3. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to Car Parkbus Cr4
4. Take the bus from Car Park to Bus Stationbus Cr4
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Horse Pond Innbus 1
6h 41m
£13–19

Swanage to Castle Cary by bus and train

58Weekly Services

3h 28mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 66.6 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Swanage, England and Castle Cary, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Horse Pond Inn via Poole station, Crown Hotel, Car Park, and Bus Station in around 6h 41m.

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