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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Dartmouth is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Dartmouth is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Dartmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Dartmouth. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Totnes via Upwey and Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Swanage to Dartmouth?

The distance between Swanage and Dartmouth is 168 miles. The road distance is 112.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Dartmouth without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Swanage to Dartmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Dartmouth train from?

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

Where does the Swanage to Dartmouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swanage to Dartmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Dartmouth is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Swanage to Dartmouth.

Where can I stay near Dartmouth?

There are 3013+ hotels available in Dartmouth.

Swanage to Dartmouth - 3 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Totnestrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
7h 2m
£64–135
Drive 111.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanage to Dartmouthcar 111.9 mi
2h 26m
£28–40
Line 50 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Peters Churchbus 50
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain
7h 37m
£58–122

Swanage to Dartmouth by bus and train

39Weekly Services

7h 2mAverage Duration

£64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 166.7 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to College Way via Wareham Station, Wareham, Upwey, Castle Cary, Totnes, and Station Road in around 7h 2m.

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