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

The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Swanage is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Axminster to Swanage is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £12 - £19.

How far is it from Axminster to Swanage?

The distance between Axminster and Swanage is 70 miles. The road distance is 52.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Axminster to Swanage without a car is to bus and line 40 bus which takes 4h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Axminster to Swanage, including transfers.

Train or bus from Axminster to Swanage?

The best way to get from Axminster to Swanage is to bus and line 40 bus which takes 4h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 4h 28m.

Can I drive from Axminster to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Swanage is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Axminster to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1888+ hotels available in Swanage.

Axminster to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 40 bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, line 40 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus 40
4h 25m
Drive 52.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Axminster to Swanagecar 52.3 mi
1h 12m
£13–19
Train
1. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 28m
£32–68
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Axminster to Swanagetaxi 52.3 mi
1h 12m
£110–130

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Map of how to get from Axminster to Swanage.

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Distance: 70.1 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Trinity Square to Bus Station via Bus Station, Kings Statue, Weymouth, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Axminster to Bus Station via Salisbury, Southampton Central, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 4h 28m.

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