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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Bude is to bus which costs £24 - £85 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Bude is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Bude?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Bude. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at The Strand via Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Swansea to Bude?

The distance between Swansea and Bude is 215 miles. The road distance is 188.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Bude without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 18m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Swansea to Bude, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Bude bus from?

Swansea to Bude bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where does the Swansea to Bude bus arrive?

Swansea to Bude bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Bude?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Bude is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Swansea to Bude.

Where can I stay near Bude?

There are 1326+ hotels available in Bude.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
7h 18m
£85–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 66
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
9h 45m
£24–82
Drive 187.2 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Budecar 187.2 mi
3h 38m
£46–66
Train, bus via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
8h 35m
£75–147

Swansea to Bude by train and bus

72Weekly Services

7h 18mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214.2 mi
Duration: 7h 18m

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, and Railway Station in around 9h 45m.

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