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

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There are 5 ways to get from Totnes to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Totnes to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain train
    6h 52m
    £58–112

  2. Drive  101.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Totnes to Swanagecar car 101.1 mi
    2h 11m
    £25–36

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Totnes to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus bus X53 / ...
    7h 4m
    £37–70

  4. Train, line 50 bus

    1. Take the train from Totnes to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Peters Church to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    7h 38m
    £51–100

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 805
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    10h 17m
    £46–81

Totnes to Swanage by train and bus

Calendar61Weekly Services
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Totnes to Bus Station via Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary, Upwey, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station in around 10h 17m.

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