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How to get fromReading to Swanageby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus bus X54 / ...
    2h 51m
    £50–73

  2. Drive 94.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Swanagecar car 94.2 mi
    1h 55m
    £24–34

  3. Bus, line 50 bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus bus 50
    4h 29m
    £38–73

  4. Train, line 50 bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    2h 59m
    £45–61

  5. Train, line 40 bus

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Pooletrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
    2. Take the bus from Poole station to Bus Stationbus bus 40
    3h 55m
    £37–81

Reading to Swanage by train and bus

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station in around 4h 29m.

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