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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Swanage is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £29 - £70 and takes 7h 20m.

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 £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Swanage. However, there are services departing from St Paul's Square and arriving at Mowlem Court via Airport Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

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 4h 36m.

How far is it from Bedford to Swanage?

The distance between Bedford and Swanage is 183 miles. The road distance is 161.3 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 4h 36m and costs £75 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m 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 Stagecoach East, depart from St Paul's Square 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 4h 36m and costs £75 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Bedford to Swanage bus arrive?

Bedford to Swanage bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Airport 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 2140+ 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
4h 36m
£77–189
Bus, line 50 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 Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus 50
7h 20m
£29–67
Drive 160.4 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Swanagecar 160.4 mi
3h
£40–57
Bus, train, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus C1 / ...
2. Take the bus from High Street to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus X5
3. Take the train from Oxford to Bournemouthtrain
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 55m
£65–95

Bedford to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

206Weekly Services

4h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 182.3 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Paul's Square to Mowlem Court via Airport Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 20m.

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