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 £19 - £29 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 £19 - £29.

How far is it from Swanage to Exeter?

The distance between Swanage and Exeter is 98 miles. The road distance is 78.4 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 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Swanage to Exeter, including transfers.

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 1354+ hotels available in Exeter.

Swanage to Exeter - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 40 bus, and car

There are 4 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 StationX53
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail StationX53 / ...
3. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Central
5h 21m
Drive 78 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanage to Exeter78 mi
1h 44m
£20–29
Line 40 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Station40
2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Cary
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
5h 54m
£67–101
Line 40 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Station40
2. Take the train from Wareham to Weymouth
3. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus StationX53
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail StationX53 / ...
5. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Station44A
6h 37m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 96.9 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Swanage to Exeter. However, you can take the line 40 bus to Wareham Station, walk to Wareham, take the train to Weymouth, walk to Weymouth station, take the bus to Bus Station, take the bus to Rail Station, walk to Axminster, then take the train to Exeter Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Exeter St Davids via Wareham Station, Wareham, Upwey, and Castle Cary in around 5h 54m.

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