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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
    8h 14m
    £64–123

  2. Line 40 bus, bus, line 376 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Crispin Hallbus bus 376
    4. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Bus Stationbus bus 375
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus bus 502 / ...
    11h 5m
    £28–50

  3. 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 41m
    £54–83

  4. Drive  116.6 mi

    1. Drive from Swanage to Bidefordcar car 116.6 mi
    2h 38m
    £30–43

  5. 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 / ...
    8h 48m
    £57–112

Swanage to Bideford by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration10h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Brunswick Wharf via Wareham Station, Wareham, Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 8h 14m. 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 41m.

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