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How to get fromSwanage to Newton Abbotby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 2m
    £34–65

  2. Line 40 bus, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Wareham to Weymouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus 44A
    6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sherborne Roadbus bus 2 / ...
    8h 25m
    £22–36

  3. Line 40 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Newton Abbottrain train
    6h 6m
    £55–106

  4. Drive  92.3 mi

    1. Drive from Swanage to Newton Abbotcar car 92.3 mi
    1h 59m
    £23–33

Swanage to Newton Abbot by bus and train

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Swanage to Newton Abbot. However, you can take the line 40 bus to Wareham Station, walk to Wareham, take the train to Weymouth, walk to Weymouth station, take the bus to Bus Station, take the bus to Rail Station, walk to Axminster, take the train to Exeter St Davids, then take the train to Newton Abbot. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Newton Abbot via Wareham Station, Wareham, Upwey, and Castle Cary in around 6h 6m.

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