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

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There are 3 ways to get from Swanage to Ludlow 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 Ludlowtrain train
    6h 40m
    £95–168

  2. Drive  153.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanage to Ludlowcar car 153.2 mi
    3h 29m
    £38–55

  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 Ludlowtrain train
    6h 47m
    £75–145

Swanage to Ludlow by bus and train

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 253.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Swanage to Ludlow. 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 Ludlow. Alternatively, you can drive from Swanage to Ludlow in around 3h 29m.

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