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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Taunton is to line 40 bus and bus which costs £13 - £19 and takes 7h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Taunton is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Waterstones via Weymouth station, Bus Station and Trinity Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Swanage to Taunton?

The distance between Swanage and Taunton is 96 miles. The road distance is 65.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Taunton without a car is to line 40 bus and train which takes 5h 17m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Swanage to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Taunton bus from?

Swanage to Taunton bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Weymouth station.

Where does the Swanage to Taunton bus arrive?

Swanage to Taunton bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Taunton is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Swanage to Taunton.

Where can I stay near Taunton?

There are 791+ hotels available in Taunton.

Swanage to Taunton - 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 Taunton by bus, train, or car

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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 Upwey to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Tauntontrain
5h 17m
£36–67
Line 40 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus 40
2. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Kings Statuebus X54
3. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus X53 / ...
5. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
7h 1m
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
5h 50m
£18–32
Drive 65.3 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Tauntoncar 65.3 mi
1h 39m
£17–24
Line 50 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G30
3. Take the bus from Town Hall to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 374
7h 16m
£18–28

Swanage to Taunton by bus and train

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5h 17mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 95.1 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Waterstones via Wareham Station, Wareham, Weymouth, Weymouth station, Bus Station, and Trinity Square in around 5h 50m.

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