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

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

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  1. Line 40 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Wareham to Upweytrain train
    3. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain train
    4. Take the train from Castle Cary to Newton Abbottrain train
    5. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Paigntontrain train
    6h 40m
    £58–112

  2. Drive  99.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanage to Paigntoncar car 99.8 mi
    2h 7m
    £25–36

  3. Bus, train via Axminster

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus X51
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    6h 45m
    £33–65

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the train from Yeovil Junction to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    7h 42m
    £41–83

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Great Western Roadbus bus 501
    9h 19m
    £45–78

Swanage to Paignton by bus and train

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Great Western Road via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 19m.

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