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

The cheapest way to get from Wells to Swanage is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wells to Swanage is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Wells and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Wells station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via Library, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane and St Peter's Church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Wells to Swanage?

The distance between Wells and Swanage is 81 miles. The road distance is 64 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wells to Swanage without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 17m and costs £55 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Wells to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wells to Swanage bus from?

Wells to Swanage bus services, operated by Berrys Coaches, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Wells to Swanage bus arrive?

Wells to Swanage bus services, operated by Berrys Coaches, arrive at Library station.

Can I drive from Wells to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Wells to Swanage is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Wells to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2140+ hotels available in Swanage.

Wells to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 50 bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus 40 / ...
3h 17m
£56–90
Drive 63.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wells to Swanagecar 63.6 mi
1h 43m
£16–23
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Librarybus Sf3
2. Take the bus from Library to Blue Boar Rowbus X4 / ...
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Meeting House Lanebus X3
4. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus X3 / ...
5. Take the bus from St Peter's Church to Mowlem Courtbus 50
5h 5m
Bus, train, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from The Liberty to Bus Stationbus 174
2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 57m
£48–88

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Distance: 80.2 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Mowlem Court via Library, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, Bournemouth Square, and St Peter's Church in around 5h 5m.

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