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How to get fromCornwall to Swanageby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain train
    8h 40m
    £105–223

  2. Drive 146.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cornwall to Swanagecar car 146.4 mi
    2h 57m
    £36–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 406 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    11h 51m
    £46–105

  4. Bus, train, line 50 bus

    1. Take the bus from Roundabout to Bodmin Parkway Stationbus bus 26
    2. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3
    5. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Westover Roadbus bus X3 / ...
    6. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    8h 48m
    £41–159

Cornwall to Swanage by train and bus

Calendar61Weekly Services
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Swanage, England?

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Bus Station via Par, Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary, Upwey, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to Bus Station via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 11h 51m.

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