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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Dorset is to bus via Cardiff which costs £18 - £30 and takes 9h 35m.

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, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

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 Weymouth via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Swansea to Dorset?

The distance between Swansea and Dorset is 187 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 which takes 7h and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 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 which takes 7h and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £45 and takes 8h 12m.

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 Bristol Parkway 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 1578+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
7h
£68–128
Bus via Cardiff
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff - North Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus Cr5
9h 35m
£18–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G18
3. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
8h 12m
£19–40
Drive 138.6 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Dorsetcar 138.6 mi
3h 7m
£35–50
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Westbury (Wilts)train
3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Upweytrain
7h 22m
£66–133

Swansea to Dorset by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 185.5 mi
Duration: 7h

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Blue Vinny via Bristol Parkway, Weymouth, and Kings Statue in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and South Station in around 8h 12m.

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