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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Swanage is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £29 - £45.

How far is it from Cardiff to Swanage?

The distance between Cardiff and Swanage is 158 miles. The road distance is 120.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Swanage without a car is to train and line 50 bus which takes 4h 57m and costs £45 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Cardiff to Swanage, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Swanage is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Cardiff to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1882+ hotels available in Swanage.

Cardiff to Swanage - 3 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff 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, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
4h 57m
£46–160
Drive 120.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Swanagecar 120.1 mi
2h 43m
£30–43
Train, line 50 bus via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 23m
£37–58

Cardiff to Swanage by train and bus

105Weekly Services

4h 57mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Swanage.

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Distance: 157.6 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Swanage, England?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Swanage. However, you can take the train to Southampton Central, take the train to Bournemouth, walk to Bournemouth Station, then take the line 50 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bus Station via Salisbury, Railway Station Stop SA, Meeting House Lane, Westover Road, and Bournemouth Square in around 5h 23m.

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