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 16m.

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 station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

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 4m.

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 4m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m 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 which takes 7h 4m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £180 and takes 11h 33m.

Where does the Truro to Swanage bus arrive?

Truro to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus 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 2108+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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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 4m
£98–185
Drive 164.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Truro to Swanagecar 164.3 mi
3h 16m
£40–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
11h 33m
£75–178
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 14m
£91–175
Train, bus
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 Weymouthtrain
4. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Wareham Stationbus X54 / ...
8h 41m
£92–184

Truro to Swanage by train and bus

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Distance: 230.2 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

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 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 11h 33m.

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