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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Calne is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Calne is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Calne?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Calne. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Strand Hotel via Bournemouth Square, Meeting House Lane, St Paul's Church and The Pelican. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Calne?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Calne. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Chippenham via Bournemouth and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Swanage to Calne?

The distance between Swanage and Calne is 164 miles. The road distance is 72.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Calne without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Swanage to Calne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Calne bus from?

Swanage to Calne bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Calne train from?

Swanage to Calne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Swanage to Calne?

The best way to get from Swanage to Calne is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can line 50 bus and bus and line 33 bus, which costs and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Swanage to Calne bus arrive?

Swanage to Calne bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at St Peters Church station.

Where does the Swanage to Calne train arrive?

Swanage to Calne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Calne?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Calne is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Swanage to Calne.

Where can I stay near Calne?

There are 950+ hotels available in Calne.

Swanage to Calne - 3 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Chippenhamtrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
5h 12m
£75–128
Drive 72 mi
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1. Drive from Swanage to Calnecar 72 mi
1h 41m
£18–26
Line 50 bus, bus, line 33 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Peters Churchbus 50
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
4. Take the bus from St Paul's Church to Station Road Topbus 2 / ...
5. Take the bus from The Pelican to Strand Hotelbus 33
6h 32m

Swanage to Calne by bus and train

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Distance: 162.7 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bank House via Wareham Station, Wareham, Bournemouth, Reading, Chippenham, and Rail Station Forecourt C in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Strand Hotel via St Peters Church, Bournemouth Square, Meeting House Lane, Railway Station Stop SA, St Paul's Church, and The Pelican in around 6h 32m.

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