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

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Bude by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus bus 6
    7h 11m
    £85–160

  2. Drive 187 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swansea to Budecar car 187 mi
    3h 38m
    £46–66

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus bus 66
    4. Take the bus from West Street to The Strandbus bus 6
    9h 28m

  4. Train, bus via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus bus 6
    8h 15m
    £82–158

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus bus 6
    10h 3m
    £62–109

Swansea to Bude by train and bus

Calendar74Weekly Services
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Bude, England?

You can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to The Strand via Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, Bus Station, Tenby House, and West Street in around 9h 28m.

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