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How to get fromSwanage to Devonby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train via Castle Cary

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 49m
    £50–100

  2. Drive  89 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanage to Devoncar car 89 mi
    2h 11m
    £23–32

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 54m
    £28–54

  4. Line 40 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Poole stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus 44A
    6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Housebus bus 66
    8h 43m
    £23–42

Swanage to Devon by bus and train

Calendar58Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 136.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Swanage to Devon. However, you can take the bus to Wareham Station, walk to Wareham, take the train to Upwey, take the train to Castle Cary, take the train to Exeter St Davids, then take the train to Yeoford. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach House via Wareham Station, Wareham, Weymouth, Weymouth station, Bus Station, Rail Station, Axminster, Exeter St Davids, and Clifton Place in around 6h 54m.

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