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How to get fromSwanage to Axminsterby bus, train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Swanage to Axminster by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 40 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus bus X53 / ...
    4h 40m
  2. Drive 52.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanage to Axminstercar car 52.2 mi
    1h 12m
    £13–19
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Centraltrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    4h 51m
    £32–86

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Trinity Square via Wareham Station, Wareham, Weymouth, Kings Statue, and Bus Station in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Axminster via Wareham Station, Wareham, Southampton Central, and Salisbury in around 4h 51m.

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