There are 5 ways to get from Swanage to Polperro by train, bus, or car
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Train via Exeter
best- Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeardtrain
9h 24m£85–164Drive 142.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swanage to Polperrocar 142.6 mi
2h 57m£35–51Line 50 bus, bus, train, line 10 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 50
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
- Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Saltashtrain
- Take the bus from Fore Street Bottom to Crumplehornbus 10
10h 35m£71–142Train
- Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Liskeardtrain Reading - Penzance / ...
9h 25m£85–170Bus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Post Officebus 406 / ...
12h 22m£64–161
Swanage to Polperro by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Polperro is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Swanage to Polperro is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Polperro. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Crumplehorn via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Liskeard Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Polperro. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Liskeard via Upwey, Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
The distance between Swanage and Polperro is 209 miles. The road distance is 143.4 miles.
The best way to get from Swanage to Polperro without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 9h 24m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Swanage to Polperro, including transfers.
Swanage to Polperro bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Swanage to Polperro train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Upwey station.
The best way to get from Swanage to Polperro is to train via Exeter which takes 9h 24m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 12h 22m.
What companies run services between Swanage, England and Polperro, England?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Crumplehorn via Wareham Station, Wareham, Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, Liskeard, and Liskeard station in around 9h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Crumplehorn via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Post Office, and Liskeard Bus Interchange in around 12h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Upwey to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Saltash
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Upwey to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Liskeard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- [email protected]
- Website
- More Bus
Bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Church
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- More Bus
Bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- More Bus
Bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SA
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- More Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Swanage to Polperro bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Swanage to Polperro train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Polperro is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Swanage to Polperro.
There are 2126+ hotels available in Polperro.







