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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 Reading to Bournemouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    5h 56m
    £133–230

  2. Bus

    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 55m
    £18–53

  3. Drive 139 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Dorsetcar car 139 mi
    3h 8m
    £34–49

  4. 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 / ...
    6h 58m
    £76–147

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Milford Haven - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
    7h 1m
    £69–131

  6. Train #3

    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 49m
    £73–148

Swansea to Dorset by bus

Calendar50Weekly Buses
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Dorset via Reading, Bournemouth, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 5h 56m. 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 55m.

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