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

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

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  1. Line 40 bus, bus, line 923 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus X51
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Elmsbus bus 923
    5h 57m

  2. Line 40 bus, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Wareham to Dorchester Southtrain train
    3. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus X51
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Sea Frontbus bus 885
    6. Take the bus from Sea Front to Trianglebus bus 9A
    7h 22m
    £16–31

  3. Line 40 bus, train, line 9 bus

    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 Yeovil Pen Milltrain train
    4. Take the train from Yeovil Pen Mill to Honitontrain train
    5. Take the bus from Lace Walk to All Saints Churchbus bus 9
    7h 12m
    £34–67

  4. Drive  64.7 mi

    1. Drive from Swanage to Sidmouthcar car 64.7 mi
    1h 33m
    £17–24

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  • Distance: 71.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Triangle via Wareham Station, Wareham, Dorchester South, South Station, Bus Station, and The Elms in around 5h 57m.

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