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

The cheapest way to get from Brixham to Swanage is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brixham to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £26 - £40.

How far is it from Brixham to Swanage?

The distance between Brixham and Swanage is 160 miles. The road distance is 105.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brixham to Swanage without a car is to line 12 bus and train and line 40 bus which takes 7h 9m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Brixham to Swanage, including transfers.

Can I drive from Brixham to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Brixham to Swanage is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Brixham to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1929+ hotels available in Swanage.

Brixham to Swanage - 3 ways to travel via train, line 12 bus, and line 40 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Brixham to Swanage by bus, train, 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.

Line 12 bus, train, line 40 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Town Square to Bus Station12
2. Take the train from Paignton to Newton Abbot
3. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Castle Cary
4. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upwey
5. Take the train from Upwey to Wareham
6. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Station40
7h 9m
£80–154
Drive 105.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brixham to Swanage105.2 mi
2h 15m
£27–38
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisbury
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Bus Station50
7h 29m
£32–61

Brixham to Swanage by bus and train

57Weekly Services

7h 9mAverage Duration

£80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 158.8 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Brixham to Swanage. However, you can take the line 12 bus to Bus Station, walk to Paignton, take the train to Newton Abbot, take the train to Castle Cary, take the train to Upwey, take the train to Wareham, walk to Wareham Station, then take the line 40 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Square to Bus Station via Bus Station, Paignton, Exeter St Davids, Salisbury, Railway Station Stop SA, Meeting House Lane, Westover Road, and Bournemouth Square in around 7h 29m.

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