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

The cheapest way to get from Truro to Swanage is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Truro to Swanage is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Truro and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Truro station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Truro and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Truro to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Truro and arriving at Wareham via Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Truro to Swanage?

The distance between Truro and Swanage is 230 miles. The road distance is 165.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Truro to Swanage without a car is to train via Castle Cary which takes 7h 48m and costs £95 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Truro to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Truro to Swanage bus from?

Truro to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Truro to Swanage train from?

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

Train or bus from Truro to Swanage?

The best way to get from Truro to Swanage is to train via Castle Cary which takes 7h 48m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 10h 31m.

Where does the Truro to Swanage bus arrive?

Truro to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where does the Truro to Swanage train arrive?

Truro to Swanage train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Truro to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Truro to Swanage is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Truro to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2143+ hotels available in Swanage.

Truro to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Castle Cary
best
1. Take the train from Truro to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
7h 48m
£97–200
Drive 164.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Truro to Swanagecar 164.3 mi
3h 15m
£40–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B20
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bournemouth Stationbus B10
10h 31m
£51–120
Train
1. Take the train from Truro to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
8h 38m
£91–183

Truro to Swanage by train and bus

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7h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 229 mi
Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a train from Truro to Bus Station via Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary, Upwey, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Mowlem Court via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Bournemouth Station in around 10h 31m.

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