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

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There are 3 ways to get from Swanage to Bude by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    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 bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus bus 6
    9h 1m
    £66–126

  2. Drive  129.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanage to Budecar car 129.1 mi
    2h 55m
    £32–46

  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 train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain train
    6. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus bus 6
    9h 30m
    £58–114

Swanage to Bude by bus and train

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Swanage to Bude. However, you can take the bus to Wareham Station, walk to Wareham, take the train to Upwey, take the train to Castle Cary, take the train to Exeter St Davids, take the train to Okehampton, walk to Railway Station, then take the bus to The Strand. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Strand via St Peter's Church, Bournemouth Square, Meeting House Lane, Railway Station Stop SA, Salisbury, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 9h 30m.

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