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 - £50 and takes 2h 55m.

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 55m and costs £30 - £50.

How far is it from Swanage to Bude?

The distance between Swanage and Bude is 182 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 which takes 9h 2m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Swanage to Bude, including transfers.

Can I drive from Swanage to Bude?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Bude is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Swanage to Bude.

Where can I stay near Bude?

There are 1317+ hotels available in Bude.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
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
9h 2m
£65–130
Drive 128.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanage to Budecar 128.9 mi
2h 55m
£32–46
Line 50 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Westover Roadbus 50
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
4. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain
6. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
9h 43m
£55–111

Swanage to Bude by bus and train

29Weekly Services

9h 2mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 180.9 mi
Duration: 9h 2m

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 Westover Road, Bournemouth Square, Meeting House Lane, Railway Station Stop SA, Salisbury, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 9h 43m.

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