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

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There are 5 ways to get from Swanage to Bideford by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 42m
    £72–145

  2. Drive 116.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanage to Bidefordcar car 116.6 mi
    2h 38m
    £29–41

  3. Line 50 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus bus 50
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus bus X3
    4. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5. Take the bus from Clifton Place to Railway Stationbus bus 66
    6. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bideford Quaybus bus 317
    9h 42m
    £50–102

  4. Line 50 bus, bus, train, line 21 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus bus 50
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus bus X3
    4. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bideford Quaybus bus 21 / ...
    7h 57m
    £63–133

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus bus 502
    10h 14m
    £56–143

Swanage to Bideford by bus and train

Calendar58Weekly Services
Duration7h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bideford Quay via Wareham Station, Wareham, Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 14m.

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