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

The cheapest way to get from Totnes to Swanage is to bus which costs £17 - £23 and takes 9h 25m.

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 £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Totnes and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Totnes to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Trinity Square, Bus Station, Kings Statue and Wareham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

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 Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Totnes to Swanage?

The distance between Totnes and Swanage is 127 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 and bus which takes 6h 19m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m 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 Stagecoach South West, 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 Great Western Railway (GWR), 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 27m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £23 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Totnes to Swanage bus arrive?

Totnes to Swanage bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Totnes to Swanage train arrive?

Totnes to Swanage train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids 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 2087+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
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 Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus X53 / ...
6h 19m
£38–71
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to Bus Stationbus 7
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus 44A
3. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Wareham Stationbus X54
9h 25m
£17–23
Train
1. Take the train from Totnes to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
6h 27m
£58–113
Drive 101.1 mi
1. Drive from Totnes to Swanagecar 101.1 mi
2h 11m
£26–37
Bus via Mendip
1. Take the bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to Bus Stationbus 7
2. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G5
3. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Bournemouth Stationbus G30
9h 39m
£23–38

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Distance: 126 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to Bus Station via Bus Station, Trinity Square, Bus Station, Kings Statue, and Wareham Station in around 9h 25m.

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