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

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

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  1. Line 40 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
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5h 43m
    £46–91

  2. Drive  78.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanage to Exetercar car 78.1 mi
    1h 46m
    £20–28

  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 Centraltrain train
    5h 53m
    £24–49

Swanage to Exeter by bus and train

Calendar58Weekly Services
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 125.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Swanage to Exeter. However, you can take the line 40 bus to Wareham Station, walk to Wareham, take the train to Upwey, take the train to Castle Cary, then take the train to Exeter St Davids. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Exeter Central via Wareham Station, Wareham, Weymouth, Weymouth station, Bus Station, Rail Station, and Axminster in around 5h 53m.

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