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

The cheapest way to get from Totnes to Swanage is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Totnes to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Totnes and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Totnes to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel and arriving at Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Totnes and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Totnes to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Totnes and arriving at Wareham via Taunton, Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Totnes to Swanage?

The distance between Totnes and Swanage is 155 miles. The road distance is 101.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Totnes to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Totnes to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Totnes to Swanage bus from?

Totnes to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Totnes to Swanage train from?

Totnes to Swanage train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Totnes station.

Train or bus from Totnes to Swanage?

The best way to get from Totnes to Swanage is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 10h 36m.

Where does the Totnes to Swanage bus arrive?

Totnes to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Totnes to Swanage train arrive?

Totnes to Swanage train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Taunton station.

Can I drive from Totnes to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Totnes to Swanage is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Totnes to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2102+ hotels available in Swanage.

Totnes to Swanage - 5 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, car, and bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Totnes to Tauntontrain
2. Take the train from Taunton to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
6h 38m
£64–124
Drive 101.1 mi
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1. Drive from Totnes to Swanagecar 101.1 mi
2h 11m
£25–36
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Totnes to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain
3. Take the bus from St Peters Church to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 15m
£57–113
Train, bus, line 40 bus
1. Take the train from Totnes to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
4. Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain
5. Take the bus from Poole station to Bus Stationbus 40
7h 39m
£43–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
10h 36m
£58–138

Totnes to Swanage by train and bus

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6h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 154.4 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Totnes to Bus Station via Taunton, Castle Cary, Upwey, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 10h 36m.

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