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How to get fromLooe to Swanageby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Liskeard 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 14m
    £76–128

  2. Drive 139.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Looe to Swanagecar car 139.6 mi
    2h 48m
    £35–50

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    11h 56m
    £44–109

  4. Line 73 bus, train, bus, line 50 bus

    1. Take the bus from The Square to Railway Stationbus bus 73 / ...
    2. Take the train from Liskeard 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 20m
    £45–80

  5. Line 10 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Square to Railway Stationbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain train
    8h 22m
    £89–151

Looe to Swanage by bus and train

Calendar61Weekly Services
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Bridge to Bus Station via Railway Station, Liskeard, Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary, Upwey, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Bus Station via Railway Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 11h 56m.

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