What is the cheapest way to get from Swanage to Newton Abbot?

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Newton Abbot is to line 40 bus and train and bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 8h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swanage to Newton Abbot?

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Newton Abbot is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Newton Abbot?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Newton Abbot. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Newton Abbot via Upwey and Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Swanage to Newton Abbot?

The distance between Swanage and Newton Abbot is 147 miles. The road distance is 92.9 miles.

How do I travel from Swanage to Newton Abbot without a car?

The best way to get from Swanage to Newton Abbot without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £55 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Swanage to Newton Abbot?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Swanage to Newton Abbot, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Newton Abbot train from?

Swanage to Newton Abbot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Upwey station.

Where does the Swanage to Newton Abbot train arrive?

Swanage to Newton Abbot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Newton Abbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Newton Abbot is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Swanage to Newton Abbot.

Where can I stay near Newton Abbot?

There are 3001+ hotels available in Newton Abbot.

Swanage to Newton Abbot - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 40 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
6h 9m
£55–106
Line 40 bus, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus 40
2. Take the train from Wareham to Weymouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
5. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 44A
6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sherborne Roadbus 2 / ...
8h 53m
£21–36
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 24m
£33–64
Drive 92.3 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Newton Abbotcar 92.3 mi
1h 59m
£23–33

Swanage to Newton Abbot by bus and train

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6h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 145.8 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Swanage, England and Newton Abbot, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Newton Abbot via Wareham Station, Wareham, Upwey, and Castle Cary in around 6h 9m.

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