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

The cheapest way to get from Bodmin to Swanage is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bodmin to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bodmin and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Bodmin to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Dennison Road Car Park and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

How far is it from Bodmin to Swanage?

The distance between Bodmin and Swanage is 210 miles. The road distance is 140.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bodmin to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs £80 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Bodmin to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bodmin to Swanage bus from?

Bodmin to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.

Train or bus from Bodmin to Swanage?

The best way to get from Bodmin to Swanage is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs £80 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 11h 1m.

Where does the Bodmin to Swanage bus arrive?

Bodmin to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Bodmin to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Bodmin to Swanage is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Bodmin to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 418+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
8h 21m
£82–207
Drive 140.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bodmin to Swanagecar 140.1 mi
2h 51m
£35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
11h 1m
£51–111
Bus, train, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Robartes Road to Bodmin Parkway Stationbus 11 / ...
2. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus X3
5. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Westover Roadbus X3 / ...
6. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Bus Stationbus 50
8h 27m
£51–159

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bodmin to Swanage.

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Distance: 208.3 mi
Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Mount Folly to Bus Station via Bodmin Parkway Station, Bodmin Parkway, Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary, Upwey, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 11h 1m.

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