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

The cheapest way to get from Wells to Swanage is to bus which costs £14 - £25 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wells to Swanage is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Wells and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Wells station to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Wareham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Wells to Swanage?

The distance between Wells and Swanage is 81 miles. The road distance is 64 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wells to Swanage without a car is to train and line 40 bus which takes 3h 56m and costs £85 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Wells to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wells to Swanage bus from?

Wells to Swanage bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Wells to Swanage bus arrive?

Wells to Swanage bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Wells to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Wells to Swanage is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Wells to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2071+ hotels available in Swanage.

Wells to Swanage - 5 ways to travel via train, line 40 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 40 bus
best
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus 40
3h 56m
£85–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus Cr5
5h 59m
£15–24
Drive 63.6 mi
1. Drive from Wells to Swanagecar 63.6 mi
1h 43m
£16–23
Bus, train, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from The Liberty to Bus Stationbus 174
2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50 / ...
6h 15m
£43–78
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Bournemouth Stationbus G30
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50 / ...
6h 48m
£20–29

Wells to Swanage by bus and train

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6h 15mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 80.2 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Bus Station, South Station, Dorchester South, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 5h 59m.

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