The average bus between Bedford and Swanage takes 9h 4m and the fastest bus takes 6h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bedford to Swanage. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Bedford and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Swanage at 11:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 9h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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7h 34m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bedford to Swanage? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Swanage station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
Bedford to Swanage bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Bedford to Swanage bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Mowlem Court station.
The distance between Bedford and Swanage is 198.7 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Mowlem Court via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 6h 58m.