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

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There are 3 ways to get from Swanage to Sidmouth by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 40 bus, train, bus

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    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
    6h 20m
    £16–31

  2. 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
    6h 43m
    £34–67

  3. Drive  64.7 mi

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

Swanage to Sidmouth by bus and train

Calendar131Weekly Services
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 79 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Swanage to Sidmouth. However, you can take the line 40 bus to Wareham Station, walk to Wareham, take the train to Dorchester South, walk to South Station, take the bus to Bus Station, take the bus to Trinity Square, take the bus to Sea Front, then take the bus to Triangle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to All Saints Church via Wareham Station, Wareham, Upwey, Yeovil Pen Mill, Honiton, and Lace Walk in around 6h 43m.

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