The average bus between Bedford and Swanage takes 9h 2m 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 5:25 PM which arrives into Swanage at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Luton Airport Parkway and take an average of 9h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 4m • 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 London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
Bedford to Swanage bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.
Bedford to Swanage bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Bedford and Swanage is 198.7 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Bus Station via Luton Airport Parkway, Luton DART Parkway, London Heathrow Airport, and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 57m.