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

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There are 5 ways to get from Swanage to Padstow by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Exeter

    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
    8h 44m
    £161–261

  2. Drive  152.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanage to Padstowcar car 152.7 mi
    3h 13m
    £39–56

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus Uk061
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 805
    11h 56m
    £56–100

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Yeovil Pen Milltrain train Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
    2. Take the train from Yeovil Pen Mill to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train London Paddington - Penzance
    10h 35m
    £74–144

  5. 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
    10h 55m
    £72–142

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  • Distance: 222.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Padstow via Wareham Station, Wareham, Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, and Bodmin Parkway in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to New Street via Bournemouth, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 11h 56m.

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