There are 5 ways to get from Totnes to Swanage by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Totnes to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
6h 52m£58–112Drive 101.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Totnes to Swanagecar 101.1 mi
2h 11m£25–36Train, bus
- Take the train from Totnes to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus X53 / ...
7h 4m£37–70Train, line 50 bus
- Take the train from Totnes to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain
- Take the bus from St Peters Church to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 38m£51–100Bus
- Take the bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 805
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
10h 17m£46–81
Totnes to Swanage by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Totnes to Swanage is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Totnes to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £24 - £40.
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 Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Totnes to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Totnes and arriving at Wareham via Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Totnes and Swanage is 155 miles. The road distance is 101.7 miles.
The best way to get from Totnes to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Totnes to Swanage, including transfers.
Totnes to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel station.
Totnes to Swanage train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Totnes station.
The best way to get from Totnes to Swanage is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 10h 17m.
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.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Totnes to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–28
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Totnes to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–21
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Totnes to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Totnes to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
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- Cross Country
Train from Totnes to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Totnes to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
Bus from Rail Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- [email protected]
- Website
- More Bus
Bus from St Peters Church to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- More Bus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Totnes to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Totnes to Swanage train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Totnes to Swanage is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Totnes to Swanage.
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