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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Minehead is to line 50 bus and bus and line 28 bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 9h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Minehead is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Minehead?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Minehead. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Parade via Bournemouth Station, Sewage Works, Town Hall, Castle Way and Millers Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Swanage to Minehead?

The distance between Swanage and Minehead is 127 miles. The road distance is 89.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Minehead without a car is to train and line 28 bus which takes 6h 58m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Swanage to Minehead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Minehead bus from?

Swanage to Minehead bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Swanage to Minehead bus arrive?

Swanage to Minehead bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Minehead?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Minehead is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Swanage to Minehead.

Where can I stay near Minehead?

There are 681+ hotels available in Minehead.

Swanage to Minehead - 3 ways to travel via train, line 28 bus, and car

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

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Train, line 28 bus
best
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Castle Carytrain
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Millers Way to The Paradebus 28
6h 58m
£42–78
Line 50 bus, bus, line 28 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G30
3. Take the bus from Town Hall to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 374
4. Take the bus from Castle Way to Millers Waybus 28 / ...
5. Take the bus from Millers Way to The Paradebus 28
9h 5m
£22–35
Drive 88.9 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Mineheadcar 88.9 mi
2h 14m
£23–32

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Distance: 126.6 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to The Parade via Bournemouth Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Sewage Works, Town Hall, Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, and Millers Way in around 9h 5m.

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