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

The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Swanage is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Torquay to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Torquay and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Torquay to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Fleet Street and arriving at Mowlem Court via Sherborne Road, Bampfylde Street, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Torquay and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Wareham via Newton Abbot, Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Torquay to Swanage?

The distance between Torquay and Swanage is 155 miles. The road distance is 99.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Torquay to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Torquay to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Torquay to Swanage bus from?

Torquay to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Torquay to Swanage train from?

Torquay to Swanage train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.

Train or bus from Torquay to Swanage?

The best way to get from Torquay to Swanage is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 11h 16m.

Where does the Torquay to Swanage bus arrive?

Torquay to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Torquay to Swanage train arrive?

Torquay to Swanage train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Torquay to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Torquay to Swanage is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Torquay to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2078+ hotels available in Swanage.

Torquay to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, line 12 bus, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Castle Carytrain Plymouth - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
6h 57m
£58–112
Drive 99.2 mi
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1. Drive from Torquay to Swanagecar 99.2 mi
2h 6m
£25–36
Line 12 bus, train, bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Cary Parade to Bus Stationbus 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus X3
5. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus X3 / ...
6. Take the bus from St Peters Church to Bus Stationbus 50
8h 41m
£52–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G5
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Bournemouth Stationbus G30
11h 16m
£27–45

Torquay to Swanage by train and bus

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Distance: 153.7 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

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 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleet Street to Mowlem Court via Sherborne Road, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and Bournemouth Station in around 11h 16m.

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