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

The cheapest way to get from Truro to Swanage is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 10h 40m.

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 16m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Truro and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Truro to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Truro and arriving at Bus Station via Blackbrook BP Garage, Trinity Square, Bus Station, Kings Statue and Wareham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

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 Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Truro to Swanage?

The distance between Truro and Swanage is 232 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 which takes 7h 12m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m 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 FlixBus, depart from Truro 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 which takes 7h 12m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Truro to Swanage bus arrive?

Truro to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Taunton BP Garage station.

Where does the Truro to Swanage train arrive?

Truro to Swanage train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Truro to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Truro to Swanage is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Truro to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2079+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Truro to Castle Carytrain Penzance - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
7h 12m
£94–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Truro to Taunton BP Garagebus
2. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Trinity Squarebus 30
3. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Wareham Stationbus X54
10h 40m
£27–42
Drive 164.3 mi
1. Drive from Truro to Swanagecar 164.3 mi
3h 16m
£41–60
Train via Exeter
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 30m
£84–158
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus 504
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
10h 56m
£75–119

Truro to Swanage by train and bus

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7h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 230.2 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a train from Truro to Bus Station via Castle Cary, Upwey, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Truro to Bus Station via Blackbrook BP Garage, Trinity Square, Bus Station, Kings Statue, and Wareham Station in around 10h 40m.

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