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

The cheapest way to get from Bude to Swanage is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bude to Swanage is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £30 - £45.

How far is it from Bude to Swanage?

The distance between Bude and Swanage is 182 miles. The road distance is 130.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bude to Swanage without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 25m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Bude to Swanage, including transfers.

Can I drive from Bude to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Bude to Swanage is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Bude to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1911+ hotels available in Swanage.

Bude to Swanage - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 50 bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Stationbus 6
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
8h 25m
£62–118
Bus, train, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Stationbus 6
2. Take the train from Okehampton to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus X3
5. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Westover Roadbus X3 / ...
6. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Bus Stationbus 50
8h 25m
£31–70
Drive 129.6 mi
1. Drive from Bude to Swanagecar 129.6 mi
2h 56m
£32–45

Bude to Swanage by bus and train

61Weekly Services

8h 25mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 181 mi
Duration: 8h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Bude to Swanage. However, you can take the bus to Railway Station, walk to Okehampton, take the train to Exeter St Davids, take the train to Castle Cary, take the train to Upwey, take the train to Wareham, walk to Wareham Station, then take the line 40 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Strand to Bus Station via Railway Station, Okehampton, Exeter St Davids, Salisbury, Railway Station Stop SA, Meeting House Lane, Westover Road, and Bournemouth Square in around 8h 25m.

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