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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 Southampton

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Moreton (Dorset)train train
    6h 15m
    £92–182

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus bus G23
    2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus bus G30
    7h 25m
    £23–40

  3. Drive  138.6 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Dorsetcar car 138.6 mi
    3h 7m
    £35–51

  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 / ...
    7h 2m
    £70–133

  5. 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 31m
    £68–133

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Airportbus bus Uk910
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
    8h 24m
    £50–88

Swansea to Dorset by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Dorset via Cardiff Central, Southampton Central, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station in around 7h 25m.

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