The distance between Saint Davids and Swanage is around 369km (229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Saint Davids 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 Cardiff Central then Southampton Central and then to Bournemouth.
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There are several options for getting from Saint Davids to Swanage by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £180 ($215) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £64 ($76).
The distance between Saint Davids and Swanage is around 369km (229 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 270km (168 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Saint Davids and Swanage by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint Davids to Swanage is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £64 ($76).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint Davids and Swanage, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £180 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Davids and Swanage. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Davids to Swanage. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St David's St David`s City Hall, Haverfordwest Railway Station, Cardiff Central, Southampton Central and Bournemouth. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.
Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Saint Davids and Swanage. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Saint Davids and Swanage. We recommend that you drive to Swanage. instead which will take 4h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Davids to Swanage. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central then Southampton Central and then to Bournemouth. instead which will take 7h 15m.
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 Saint Davids and Swanage. The distance is around 369km (229 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Davids to Swanage is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around £180 ($215).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 7h 15m | £180($215) | every 4 hours | 475km (295 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | £64($76) | on demand | 369km (229 miles) |
Transport for Wales
South Western Railway
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