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How to get fromSwanage to Bedfordby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Line 50 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 50
    2. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to Bedfordtrain train
    5h 1m
    £71–162

  2. Line 50 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 50
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus bus 230 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to St Paul's Squarebus bus Mk1
    7h 14m
    £29–70

  3. Drive 159.5 mi

    1. Drive from Swanage to Bedfordcar car 159.5 mi
    2h 58m
    £39–57

  4. Line 50 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 50
    2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Oxfordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to High Streetbus bus X5
    4. Take the bus from Central station to St Paul's Squarebus bus C1 / ...
    7h 53m
    £66–95

Swanage to Bedford by bus, train, and subway

Calendar225Weekly Services
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to St Paul's Square via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Luton Station Interchange in around 7h 14m.

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