What is the cheapest way to get from Swanage to Sherborne?

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Sherborne is to line 40 bus and bus which costs £10 - £14 and takes 6h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swanage to Sherborne?

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Sherborne is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Sherborne?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Sherborne. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Greenhill via King Street and Trinity Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Swanage to Sherborne?

The distance between Swanage and Sherborne is 113 miles. The road distance is 41.5 miles.

How do I travel from Swanage to Sherborne without a car?

The best way to get from Swanage to Sherborne without a car is to line 40 bus and train which takes 4h 24m and costs £35 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Swanage to Sherborne?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Swanage to Sherborne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Sherborne bus from?

Swanage to Sherborne bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Swanage to Sherborne bus arrive?

Swanage to Sherborne bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Wareham Station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Sherborne?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Sherborne is 42 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Swanage to Sherborne.

Where can I stay near Sherborne?

There are 785+ hotels available in Sherborne.

Swanage to Sherborne - 5 ways to travel via train, line 40 bus, bus, and car

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

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Line 40 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus 40
2. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Sherbornetrain
4h 24m
£38–83
Line 40 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Poole stationbus 40
2. Take the bus from Car Park to Greenhillbus Cr4
6h 13m
£10–14
Line 40 bus, bus via Weymouth
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus 40
2. Take the bus from Trinity Street to Greenhillbus Cr5
4h 47m
£16–30
Drive 41.3 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Sherbornecar 41.3 mi
54 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swanage to Sherbornetaxi 41.3 mi
54 min
£180–220

Swanage to Sherborne by bus and train

104Weekly Services

4h 24mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 111.9 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Greenhill via Wareham Station, Wareham, Weymouth, King Street, and Trinity Street in around 4h 47m.

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