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The Bus from Wareham Station to Swanage

When we had a brief taster of summer sun at the end of March, Richard and I hopped on the bus from Wareham Station to Swanage seaside.

Normally we drive, which is a straightforward 10-mile journey. We usually park in the Main Beach Car Park on Victoria Avenue. From there it is a 5-minute walk to the beach.

Bus from Wareham Station to SwanageHowever, on this beautiful day we were glad we chose the stress free Purbeck Breezer bus to Swanage instead.

The bus stop in Wareham is a five-minute walk from Spurwing Guest House. It is beside the train station.

We were sat on the top deck and the journey in all took approximately 40 minutes.

After travelling through Wareham and over the river, the bus toured directly past the magnificent Corfe Castle and through its picturesque village.

View of Corfe Castle whilst on the bus from Wareham Station to SwanageView of Corfe Castle on the bus from Wareham Station to SwanageAfter steeply winding through Corfe Castle village, it took a right turn up and over the roof of Purbeck Hills and along its ridgeway.

It was a clear sunny day and the views across to Corfe Castle in the distance were absolutely stunning.

Once the bus arrived at Swanage Bus Station, which is joined to the Swanage Steam Railway, it was barely a five-minute walk past the shops and tea rooms to the sandy beautiful beach. Our final destination!

Followed by fish and chips, delicious Purbeck ice cream and an hour to relax, we took the return bus home.

Ice cream on Swanage beachSeagull on Swanage PierJust to add here, the convenient clean toilet facilities are directly on the beach.

All in all, a well deserved relaxing day trip on the bus from Wareham Station to Swanage, which we both thoroughly enjoyed!

 

Please refer to our 5 Top Tourist Attractions in Dorset within 10 Miles for other ideas on places to visit.

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