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

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

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  1. Line 50 bus, train via Reading

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 50
    2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train train
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
    6h 14m
    £87–151

  2. Drive  127.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanage to Herefordcar car 127.7 mi
    3h 8m
    £32–46

  3. Line 50 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 50
    2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train train
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
    6h 20m
    £67–128

Swanage to Hereford by bus and train

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Swanage to Hereford. However, you can take the line 50 bus to Bournemouth Station, walk to Bournemouth, take the train to Reading, take the train to Newport (S Wales), then take the train to Hereford. Alternatively, you can drive from Swanage to Hereford in around 3h 8m.

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