How to get from Swindon to Bude by bus and train?

From Swindon to Bude by bus and train

To get from Swindon to Bude in Cornwall, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Swindon station to Bristol Temple Meads station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 12 bus from Railway Station, Plymouth station to The Strand, Bude station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 36 min.

336min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 1212
Walk to Bude
Leaves from Swindon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Swindon
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Bristol Temple Meads
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bristol Temple Meads
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Plymouth
    121 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Plymouth
    ID plydtdt
    250 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Bude
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Strand, Bude
    ID cordpgmg
    128 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bude
    Walk to
    Bude
    Ergue Gaberic Way
    240 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in South West.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transport directions from Swindon to Bude

The distance between Swindon, Cornwall and Bude, Cornwall is approximately 343.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 336 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swindon to Bude by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cornwall – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Swindon

Swindon is located at Swindon, Cornwall and the nearest public transport station is Swindon.

Bus stations close to Swindon:

  • Swindon
  • Rail Station, Swindon
  • Armstrong Street, Swindon

Public transport stations close to Bude, Cornwall

Bude is located at Ergue Gaberic Way, Cornwall and the nearest public transport station is The Strand, Bude.

Bus stations close to Bude:

  • The Strand, Bude
  • Co-Op, Bude
  • Post Office, Flexbury

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Swindon to Bude?

    The fastest way takes 336 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 12.

  • Is there a direct train between Swindon and Bude?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Swindon to Bude?

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Bristol Temple Meads station near Swindon in South West to Bristol Temple Meads station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Bristol Temple Meads station near Bude in Cornwall.

  • How long does it take to travel from Swindon to Bude by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Swindon in South West and Bude in Cornwall by train and bus is about 5 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Swindon to get to Bude?

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the Bristol Temple Meads station near Swindon in South West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Swindon and Bude?

    Get off the train at the Bristol Temple Meads stop, which is closest to Bude in Cornwall.

Live arrivals, timetables, maps