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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeardtrain train
    8h 42m
    £78–150

  2. Drive  138.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanage to Looecar car 138.7 mi
    2h 50m
    £35–50

  3. Line 50 bus, train, bus, line 10 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 50
    2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Airport Tavernbus bus A4
    5. Take the bus from Airport Tavern to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    6. Take the bus from Royal Parade to Fire Stationbus bus 10
    10h 57m
    £52–91

  4. Line 50 bus, bus, train, line 73 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus bus 50
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square 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 Liskeardtrain train
    6. Take the bus from Liskeard station to Fire Stationbus bus 73 / ...
    9h 3m
    £71–137

  5. 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 Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    12h 1m
    £58–151

Swanage to Looe by bus and train

Calendar58Weekly Services
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bridge via Wareham Station, Wareham, Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, Liskeard, and Liskeard station in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Fire Station via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 12h 1m.

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