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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Cornwall is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Cornwall is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Roundabout via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Luxulyan via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids and Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.

How far is it from Swanage to Cornwall?

The distance between Swanage and Cornwall is 222 miles. The road distance is 146.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Cornwall without a car is to line 50 bus and bus and train and line 26 bus which takes 9h 40m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Swanage to Cornwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Cornwall bus from?

Swanage to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Cornwall train from?

Swanage to Cornwall train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Upwey station.

Train or bus from Swanage to Cornwall?

The best way to get from Swanage to Cornwall is to bus which takes 11h 1m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £160 and takes 9h 41m.

Where does the Swanage to Cornwall bus arrive?

Swanage to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Swanage to Cornwall train arrive?

Swanage to Cornwall train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Cornwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Cornwall is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Swanage to Cornwall.

Where can I stay near Cornwall?

There are 3511+ hotels available in Cornwall.

Swanage to Cornwall - 4 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Swanage to Cornwall by bus, train, or car

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Line 50 bus, bus, train, line 26 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 50
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
4. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
6. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to Roundaboutbus 26
9h 40m
£72–142
Drive 145.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanage to Cornwallcar 145.8 mi
2h 58m
£37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 805
11h 1m
£51–88
Train
1. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain
9h 41m
£82–159

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Distance: 220.7 mi
Duration: 9h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Roundabout via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 11h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Luxulyan via Wareham Station, Wareham, Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, and Par in around 9h 41m.

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