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

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

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  1. Line 50 bus, train

    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 Ludlowtrain train
    6h 35m
    £95–168

  2. Drive  153.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanage to Ludlowcar car 153.2 mi
    3h 29m
    £39–55

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain train
    6h 56m
    £80–158

  4. 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 Newport (S Wales)train train
    5. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain train
    7h 10m
    £61–109

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  • Distance: 253.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Ludlow via Wareham Station, Wareham, Southampton Central, and Newport (S Wales) in around 6h 56m.

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