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

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

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  1. Bus, train, line 12 bus

    best
    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 Castle Carytrain train
    4. Take the train from Castle Cary to Newton Abbottrain train
    5. Take the bus from Rail Station to Union Streetbus bus 12
    6h 37m
    £63–119

  2. Drive  98.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanage to Torquaycar car 98.5 mi
    2h 6m
    £25–35

  3. Line 50 bus, bus, train, line 12 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus bus 50
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus bus X3
    4. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newton Abbottrain train
    6. Take the bus from Rail Station to Cary Paradebus bus 12
    7h 12m
    £54–109

Swanage to Torquay by bus and train

Calendar58Weekly Services
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Swanage to Torquay. However, you can take the bus to Wareham Station, walk to Wareham, take the train to Upwey, take the train to Castle Cary, take the train to Newton Abbot, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 12 bus to Union Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cary Parade via St Peter's Church, Bournemouth Square, Meeting House Lane, Railway Station Stop SA, Salisbury, Exeter St Davids, Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 7h 12m.

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