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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Exeter is to drive which costs £18 - £28 and takes 1h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Exeter is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Exeter station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Wareham Station, Kings Statue, Bus Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Upwey and Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Swanage to Exeter?

The distance between Swanage and Exeter is 96 miles. The road distance is 78.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Exeter without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Swanage to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Exeter bus from?

Swanage to Exeter bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Wareham Station.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Exeter train from?

Swanage to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Upwey station.

Train or bus from Swanage to Exeter?

The best way to get from Swanage to Exeter is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Swanage to Exeter bus arrive?

Swanage to Exeter bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Kings Statue station.

Where does the Swanage to Exeter train arrive?

Swanage to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Exeter is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Swanage to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1543+ hotels available in Exeter.

Swanage to Exeter - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 30 bus

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain
5h 13m
Drive 78 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanage to Exetercar 78 mi
1h 44m
£19–28
Train
1. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
5h 15m
£53–106
Line 30 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lulworth Covebus 30
2. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain
5h 47m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Kings Statuebus X54 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 44A
7h 7m

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Distance: 95.8 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Exeter St Davids via Wareham Station, Wareham, Upwey, and Castle Cary in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Wareham Station, Kings Statue, Bus Station, and Rail Station in around 7h 7m.

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