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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Minehead is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Minehead is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Minehead?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Minehead. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Parade via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, Castle Way and Little Meadow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

How far is it from Swanage to Minehead?

The distance between Swanage and Minehead is 127 miles. The road distance is 89.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Minehead without a car is to train and line 28 bus which takes 6h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Swanage to Minehead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Minehead bus from?

Swanage to Minehead bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Swanage to Minehead bus arrive?

Swanage to Minehead bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Minehead?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Minehead is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Swanage to Minehead.

Where can I stay near Minehead?

There are 625+ hotels available in Minehead.

Swanage to Minehead - 3 ways to travel via train, line 28 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Swanage to Minehead by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 28 bus
best
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Castle Carytrain
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Little Meadow to The Paradebus 28
6h 38m
Drive 88.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanage to Mineheadcar 88.7 mi
2h 14m
£22–31
Line 50 bus, bus, line 21 bus, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Castle Waybus 21 / ...
5. Take the bus from Castle Way to Little Meadowbus 28 / ...
6. Take the bus from Little Meadow to The Paradebus 28
9h 39m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Swanage to Minehead.

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Distance: 126.6 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to The Parade via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, Castle Way, and Little Meadow in around 9h 39m.

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