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How to get fromCheltenham to Swanageby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cheltenham to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Readingtrain
    2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
    3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus50
    5h 53m
    £40–307

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus035 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus50
    7h 28m
    £17–74

  3. Drive 108.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Swanagecar108.1 mi
    2h 28m
    £27–38

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain
    6h 4m
    £35–175

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to West Streetbus801
    2. Take the train from Oxford to Bournemouthtrain
    3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus50
    8h 21m
    £22–109

Cheltenham to Swanage by train and bus

Calendar61Weekly Services
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Swanage, England?

You can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Bus Station via Bristol Temple Meads, Southampton Central, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 4m.

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