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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Totnes is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Totnes is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Totnes?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Totnes. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coronation Road opp Town Mill via Wareham Station, Kings Statue, Bus Station, Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Totnes?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Totnes. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Totnes via Upwey and Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Swanage to Totnes?

The distance between Swanage and Totnes is 154 miles. The road distance is 100.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Totnes without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Swanage to Totnes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Totnes bus from?

Swanage to Totnes bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Wareham Station.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Totnes train from?

Swanage to Totnes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Upwey station.

Train or bus from Swanage to Totnes?

The best way to get from Swanage to Totnes is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h.

Where does the Swanage to Totnes bus arrive?

Swanage to Totnes bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Kings Statue station.

Where does the Swanage to Totnes train arrive?

Swanage to Totnes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Totnes?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Totnes is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Swanage to Totnes.

Where can I stay near Totnes?

There are 3264+ hotels available in Totnes.

Swanage to Totnes - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 50 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Totnestrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
5h 54m
£67–131
Drive 100.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanage to Totnescar 100.3 mi
2h 10m
£25–35
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain
6h
Line 50 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Peters Churchbus 50
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain
6h 29m
£57–118
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Kings Statuebus X54 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 44A
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coronation Road opp Town Millbus 7
9h

Swanage to Totnes by bus and train

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5h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 153.2 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Totnes via Wareham Station, Wareham, Upwey, and Castle Cary in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coronation Road opp Town Mill via Wareham Station, Kings Statue, Bus Station, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 9h.

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