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How to get fromSwanage to Portlandby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, train, line 1 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus bus X54 / ...
    2. Take the train from Wareham to Weymouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from King Street to Meresidebus bus 1 / ...
    1h 45m

  2. Drive 32.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanage to Portlandcar car 32.7 mi
    49 min
    £8–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Swanage to Portlandtaxi taxi 32.7 mi
    49 min
    £70–85

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus bus X54 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Kings Statuebus bus X54 / ...
    2h 27m

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  • Distance: 36.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Swanage, England and Portland, Dorset, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Victoria Square via Wareham Station and Kings Statue in around 2h 27m.

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