What is the cheapest way to get from Bedford to Swanage?

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Swanage is to bus which costs £29 - £40 and takes 9h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bedford to Swanage?

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Swanage is to drive which takes 3h and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Wareham via West Hampstead station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Bedford to Swanage?

The distance between Bedford and Swanage is 185 miles. The road distance is 161.2 miles.

How do I travel from Bedford to Swanage without a car?

The best way to get from Bedford to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £75 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Bedford to Swanage?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Bedford to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Swanage bus from?

Bedford to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Swanage train from?

Bedford to Swanage train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Swanage?

The best way to get from Bedford to Swanage is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Bedford to Swanage bus arrive?

Bedford to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bedford to Swanage train arrive?

Bedford to Swanage train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at West Hampstead Thameslink station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Swanage is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Bedford to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2079+ hotels available in Swanage.

Bedford to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 50 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bedford to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 27m
£77–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Airport Bus Stationbus Mk1
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Green Line Coach Stationbus 757
3. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouthbus
9h 16m
£29–40
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50 / ...
8h 2m
£32–48
Drive 160.3 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Swanagecar 160.3 mi
3h
£41–59

Bedford to Swanage by bus

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Distance: 183.6 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Swanage, England?

You can take a train from Bedford to Bus Station via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 2m.

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