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How to get fromPaignton to Swanageby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Castle CarytrainTotnes - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to UpweytrainGloucester - Weymouth / ...
    7h 4m
    £74–116

  2. Drive 100.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paignton to Swanagecar100.4 mi
    2h 5m
    £25–36

  3. Train, bus, line 40 bus

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus StationbusX53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings StatuebusX53 / ...
    5. Take the train from Weymouth to Warehamtrain
    6. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus40
    7h 56m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain
    3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Bus Stationbus50
    8h 14m
    £33–53

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus404 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus035 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus50
    10h 13m
    £39–107

Paignton to Swanage by train and bus

Calendar62Weekly Services
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Bus Station via Newton Abbot, Castle Cary, Upwey, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 10h 13m.

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