What is the cheapest way to get from Swanage to Gunnislake?

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Gunnislake is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swanage to Gunnislake?

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Gunnislake is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Gunnislake?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Gunnislake. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Gunnislake via Upwey, Castle Cary and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Swanage to Gunnislake?

The distance between Swanage and Gunnislake is 190 miles. The road distance is 117.2 miles.

How do I travel from Swanage to Gunnislake without a car?

The best way to get from Swanage to Gunnislake without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs £80 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Swanage to Gunnislake?

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Swanage to Gunnislake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Gunnislake train from?

Swanage to Gunnislake train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Upwey station.

Where does the Swanage to Gunnislake train arrive?

Swanage to Gunnislake train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Gunnislake?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Gunnislake is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Swanage to Gunnislake.

Where can I stay near Gunnislake?

There are 1599+ hotels available in Gunnislake.

Swanage to Gunnislake - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 50 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
8h 11m
£82–162
Drive 116.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanage to Gunnislakecar 116.5 mi
2h 47m
£29–41
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Kings Statuebus X54 / ...
2. Take the train from Weymouth to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Plymouthtrain
9h 26m
£77–144
Line 50 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Peters Churchbus 50
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
4. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
6. Take the train from Plymouth to Gunnislaketrain
8h 45m
£72–150

Swanage to Gunnislake by bus and train

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8h 11mAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 189.1 mi
Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Gunnislake via Wareham Station, Wareham, Upwey, Castle Cary, and Plymouth in around 8h 11m.

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