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How to get fromSwanage to Cornwallby train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Swanage to Cornwall by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain train Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Partrain train London Paddington - Penzance / ...
    8h 40m
    £111–213

  2. Drive 145.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanage to Cornwallcar car 145.8 mi
    2h 56m
    £36–52

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 406 / ...
    11h 21m
    £54–77

  4. Line 50 bus, bus, train, line 26 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Squarebus bus 50
    2. Take the bus from Westover Road to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus bus X3
    4. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    6. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to Roundaboutbus bus 26
    9h 20m
    £83–198

Swanage to Cornwall by bus and train

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£111Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Swanage, England and Cornwall, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Luxulyan via Wareham Station, Wareham, Upwey, Castle Cary, and Par in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Roundabout via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 11h 21m.

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