The distance between Exmouth and Swanage is around 139km (86 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Exmouth to Swanage by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Castle Cary then Upwey and then to Poole.
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There are several options for getting from Exmouth to Swanage by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £110 ($130) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($29).
The distance between Exmouth and Swanage is around 139km (86 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 103km (64 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Exmouth and Swanage by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Exmouth to Swanage is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £25 ($29).
The cheapest way to travel between Exmouth and Swanage, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £110 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Exmouth and Swanage. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Exmouth to Swanage. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary, Upwey and Poole. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
Great Western Railway and South Western Railway run train services between Exmouth and Swanage. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Exmouth and Swanage. We recommend that you drive to Swanage. instead which will take 1h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Exmouth to Swanage. We recommend that you take the train to Castle Cary then Upwey and then to Poole. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Swanage is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Swanage. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Exmouth and Swanage. The distance is around 139km (86 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Exmouth to Swanage is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 25m | £110($130) | every 4 hours | 245km (153 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | £25($29) | on demand | 139km (86 miles) |
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