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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Swanage is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Swanage is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £19 - £28.

How far is it from Exeter to Swanage?

The distance between Exeter and Swanage is 126 miles. The road distance is 78.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Swanage without a car is to train and line 40 bus which takes 5h 6m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Exeter to Swanage, including transfers.

Can I drive from Exeter to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Swanage is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Exeter to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 719+ hotels available in Swanage.

Exeter to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, line 40 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 40 bus
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Cary
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upwey
3. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Station40
5h 6m
£68–109
Drive 78.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Swanage78.3 mi
1h 44m
£20–28
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Axminster
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus StationX53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings StatueX53 / ...
5h 21m
Bus, train, line 40 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Station44A
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus StationX53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings StatueX53 / ...
4. Take the train from Weymouth to Wareham
5. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Station40
6h 13m

Exeter to Swanage by train and bus

56Weekly Services

5h 6mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Swanage.

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Distance: 125.7 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Swanage. However, you can 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 train from Exeter Central to Bus Station via Axminster, Rail Station, Bus Station, Kings Statue, Weymouth, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 5h 21m.

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