What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Dorset?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Dorset is to bus which costs £17 - £40 and takes 8h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Dorset?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Dorset is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Reading and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Swansea to Dorset?

The distance between Swansea and Dorset is 259 miles. The road distance is 139.4 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea to Dorset without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Dorset without a car is to train via Reading which takes 5h 46m and costs £110 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Dorset?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Swansea to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Dorset bus from?

Swansea to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Dorset train from?

Swansea to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Dorset?

The best way to get from Swansea to Dorset is to train via Reading which takes 5h 46m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £40 and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the Swansea to Dorset bus arrive?

Swansea to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Swansea to Dorset train arrive?

Swansea to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Dorset is 139 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Swansea to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 1583+ hotels available in Dorset.

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 46m
£115–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus Cr5
8h 53m
£18–36
Drive 138.6 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Dorsetcar 138.6 mi
3h 7m
£35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
6h 54m
£74–135
Train #2
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Milford Haven - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
7h 1m
£64–115

Swansea to Dorset by bus

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Distance: 257 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Dorset via Reading, Basingstoke, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and South Station in around 8h 53m.

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