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How to get fromTorquay to Swanageby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Castle Carytrain train Plymouth - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain train Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
    6h 45m
    £64–124

  2. Drive  99.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Torquay to Swanagecar car 99.2 mi
    2h 6m
    £25–36

  3. Train, line 40 bus

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    3. Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Poole station to Bus Stationbus bus 40
    8h 5m
    £43–85

  4. Train, bus, line 50 bus

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3
    4. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus bus X3 / ...
    5. Take the bus from St Peters Church to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    7h 41m
    £57–112

Torquay to Swanage by train and bus

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Bus Station via Newton Abbot, Castle Cary, Upwey, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 45m.

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