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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Bude is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swanage to Bude?

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Bude is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Bude?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Bude. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Strand via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and West Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

How far is it from Swanage to Bude?

The distance between Swanage and Bude is 181 miles. The road distance is 129.7 miles.

How do I travel from Swanage to Bude without a car?

The best way to get from Swanage to Bude without a car is to train and bus via Castle Cary which takes 8h 51m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Swanage to Bude, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Bude bus from?

Swanage to Bude bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Swanage to Bude bus arrive?

Swanage to Bude bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Bude?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Bude is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Swanage to Bude.

Where can I stay near Bude?

There are 1324+ hotels available in Bude.

Swanage to Bude - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus via Castle Cary
best
1. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
8h 51m
£67–131
Drive 128.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanage to Budecar 128.9 mi
2h 53m
£32–45
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Prison to Railway Stationbus 66
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
9h 32m
£50–102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus 66
4. Take the bus from West Street to The Strandbus 6
12h 19m

Swanage to Bude by bus and train

58Weekly Services

8h 51mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179.8 mi
Duration: 8h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to The Strand via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, Tenby House, and West Street in around 12h 19m.

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