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How to get fromSwanage to Gillinghamby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Swanage to Gillingham by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus bus X54 / ...
    2. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Salisburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train train
    3h 43m
    £39–86

  2. Drive 40.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanage to Gillinghamcar car 40.2 mi
    1h 2m
    £10–15

  3. Line 40 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Poole stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Poole station to Crown Hotelbus bus X8
    3. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to The Town Hallbus bus Cr7
    4h 40m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Swanage to Gillinghamtaxi taxi 40.2 mi
    1h 2m
    £85–110

  5. Line 40 bus, bus via Car Park

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Poole stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to Car Parkbus bus Cr4
    3. Take the bus from Car Park to Gillingham Stationbus bus Cr3
    4h 59m

Swanage to Gillingham by bus and train

Calendar162Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 98 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Swanage, England and Gillingham, Dorset, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Station Road Top via Poole station, Crown Hotel, The Town Hall, and Bell Street Car Park in around 4h 40m.

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