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Purbeck Breezer 50
Bournemouth to Swanage via West Cliff, Westbourne, Sandbanks, Shell Bay, Studland
Coastal 
Countryside 
Family Friendly 
Heritage Railways 
History & Heritage 
Nightlife This fantastic bus route from Bournemouth to Swanage includes a ferry across Sandbanks and travels through Purbeck Hills, providing scenic views and leading to the charming steam railway.
Prices:
£2 adult single fare until 31 October (£2.50 from 1 Nov)
Travel Type:
Bus
No. of Attractions:
6 places to visit
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Journey Duration:
1 hour 15 minutes
Route Frequency:
Every hour
Starting point:
Bournemouth Rail Station
How to get hereJourney fact:
The Isle of Purbeck isn’t actually an island – despite its name! It’s a peninsula, surrounded on three sides by water, but still attached to mainland. Apparently, the name emanated from the beaths between the coast and Wareham which led to the peninsula being cut off so effectively, it felt as it if it were an island.
Journey Overview
There’s not many bus routes in the world that literally go on a ferry as part of their journey, but that’s what happens on this truly incredible service.
It’s a trip that makes its way from the eclectic, bright lights and seaside charm of Bournemouth with its ‘golden mile’ sandy beach, famous promenade, theatre and other entertainments, through to the luxurious and picturesque Sandbanks before mounting the Sandbanks Ferry across to rustic Studland. Then, the bus weaves its way around the edge of the beautiful Purbeck Hills and awesome views across Swanage Bay before nestling at Swanage Station, home of the charming steam railway – 9.5 miles of beauty and nostalgia through the Isle of Purbeck to Corfe Castle and Norden.
A Fab Day Out!
Experience an exciting day-out on the Purbeck Breezer:
- Start with a stroll along the beach or a coffee at an upmarket café
- Enjoy crazy golf or table tennis at Winter Gardens
- Take a leisurely ride past grand homes in Sandbank before the ferry ride
- Get off at Studland to explore the famous, long sandy beach and designated trails
- Try a two-hour taster session of sea kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding
- Maybe step back in time on the Swanage Railway, taking a steam train or browse the charming station and gift shop
- Combine a steam train trip to Corfe Castle with a relaxing ‘Sea Train’ cruise
- Take the Breezer 40 service from Swanage to visit Corfe Castle and Poole
Don’t miss the chance to see the stunning scenery and attractions of Purbeck Breezer!
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Places to visit & things to do on this journey
Walking on the beach or promenade
Coffee shops on the Promenade
Crazy golf or table tennis in the Winter Gardens
Ferry ride across the bay
Stroll along the famous sandy beach in Studland
Two hour taster sessions for kayaking and stand up paddle boarding
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Shell Bay to Studland Bay
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