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How to get fromSwanage to Exeter (Station)by bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Swanage to Exeter (Station) 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
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5h 48m
    £52–101

  2. Drive  78.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanage to Exeter (Station)car car 78.1 mi
    1h 46m
    £20–28

  3. Line 40 bus, train, 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 train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain train
    6h 39m
    £29–61

Swanage to Exeter (Station) by bus, train, and foot

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 126.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Swanage, England and Exeter (Station), England?

There is no direct connection from Swanage to Exeter (Station). However, you can take the bus to Wareham Station, walk to Wareham, take the train to Upwey, take the train to Castle Cary, take the train to Exeter St Davids, then walk to Exeter (Station). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Exeter (Station) via Poole station, Poole, Weymouth, Weymouth station, Bus Station, Rail Station, Axminster, and Exeter Central in around 6h 39m.

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