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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Castle Cary

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Dawlishtrain train
    5h 45m
    £56–110

  2. Drive  87.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanage to Dawlishcar car 87.7 mi
    2h
    £22–32

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 2m
    £32–64

  4. Line 40 bus, train, bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Poole stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus 44A
    6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lanhernebus bus 2
    8h 21m
    £24–45

Swanage to Dawlish by bus and train

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 137.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Swanage to Dawlish. 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 train to Dawlish. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dawlish via Wareham Station, Wareham, Weymouth, Weymouth station, Bus Station, Rail Station, Axminster, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 2m.

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