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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    9h 40m
    £87–173

  2. Drive  152.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanage to Padstowcar car 152.7 mi
    3h 13m
    £38–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 805
    11h 29m
    £60–171

  4. Line 50 bus, bus, train, line 57 bus

    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 Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    6. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to New Streetbus bus 57
    9h 46m
    £82–157

Swanage to Padstow by bus and train

Calendar58Weekly Services
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to New Street via Wareham Station, Wareham, Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to New Street via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 11h 29m.

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