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

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

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  1. Line 40 bus, train, line 80 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Wareham to Weymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Weymouth to Castle Carytrain train
    4. Take the train from Castle Cary to Totnestrain train
    5. Take the bus from Station Road to Sportsmans Innbus bus 80
    7h 2m
    £64–124

  2. Drive  109.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanage to Ivybridgecar car 109.1 mi
    2h 14m
    £28–40

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to BP Garagebus bus 504
    9h 34m
    £47–81

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Ivybridgetrain train
    7h 26m
    £63–126

  5. Line 50 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus bus 50
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus bus X3
    4. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Ivybridgetrain train
    7h 28m
    £56–114

Swanage to Ivybridge by bus and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Swanage, England and Ivybridge, Devon, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to BP Garage via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ivybridge via Wareham Station, Wareham, Upwey, Castle Cary, and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 26m.

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