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

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There are 5 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 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 21m

  2. Drive 78 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanage to Exeter (Station)car car 78 mi
    1h 44m
    £19–28

  3. Bus, train via Castle Cary

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus bus X54 / ...
    2. Take the train from Wareham to Upweytrain train
    3. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain train
    4. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5h 37m
    £53–106

  4. Line 30 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lulworth Covebus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain train
    5h 55m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Kings Statuebus bus X54 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus 44A
    7h 3m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 96.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Wareham Station, Kings Statue, Bus Station, and Rail Station in around 7h 3m.

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