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

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

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  1. 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 Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
    4h 10m
    £71–111

  2. Drive 73 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanage to Cheddarcar car 73 mi
    1h 46m
    £18–26

  3. Line 50 bus, train, bus

    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
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 174 / ...
    7h 25m
    £47–91

Swanage to Cheddar by bus and train

Calendar72Weekly Services
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 89.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Swanage to Cheddar. However, you can take the bus to Wareham Station, walk to Wareham, take the train to Upwey, take the train to Castle Cary, then take the taxi to Cheddar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Kings of Wessex via Bournemouth Station, Bournemouth, Southampton Central, Bath Spa, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 25m.

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