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How to get fromSwansea to Dorsetby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Swansea to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Reading

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Moreton (Dorset)train train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
    5h 43m
    £115–211

  2. Bus via Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus bus Cr5
    8h 51m
    £18–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus bus G18
    3. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus bus G30
    8h 20m
    £19–41

  4. Drive  138.6 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Dorsetcar car 138.6 mi
    3h 7m
    £35–50

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Weymouthtrain train Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
    7h
    £68–129

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouthtrain train
    7h 35m
    £69–133

Swansea to Dorset by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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 43m. 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 20m.

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