What is the cheapest way to get from Taunton to Swanage?

The cheapest way to get from Taunton to Swanage is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Taunton to Swanage?

The fastest way to get from Taunton to Swanage is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Taunton and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Taunton to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Taunton Town Centre Stop I and arriving at Bus Station via Trinity Square, Bus Station and Wareham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Taunton to Swanage?

The distance between Taunton and Swanage is 96 miles. The road distance is 66.5 miles.

How do I travel from Taunton to Swanage without a car?

The best way to get from Taunton to Swanage without a car is to train and line 40 bus which takes 4h 51m and costs £35 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Taunton to Swanage?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Taunton to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taunton to Swanage bus from?

Taunton to Swanage bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Taunton Town Centre Stop I station.

Where does the Taunton to Swanage bus arrive?

Taunton to Swanage bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Trinity Square station.

Can I drive from Taunton to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Taunton to Swanage is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Taunton to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2078+ hotels available in Swanage.

Taunton to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, line 40 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Taunton to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 40 bus
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Castle Carytrain
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
3. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus 40
4h 51m
£37–66
Drive 66.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Taunton to Swanagecar 66.1 mi
1h 39m
£17–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
2. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus X53 / ...
6h 16m
£18–32
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G5
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Bournemouth Stationbus G30
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
6h 51m
£19–29

Taunton to Swanage by train and bus

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4h 51mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 95 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Taunton, England and Swanage, England?

You can take a bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Bus Station via Trinity Square, Bus Station, Bus Garage, Weymouth, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 16m.

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