The average bus between Bude and Ely takes 16h 12m and the fastest bus takes 10h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bude to Ely. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Bude and Ely. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bude is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Ely at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Railway Station and take an average of 16h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bude to Ely? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bude to Ely. However, there are services departing from Bude station and arriving at Ely station via Railway Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 12m.
Bude to Ely bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from The Strand station.
Bude to Ely bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Parkside station.
The distance between Bude and Ely is 375.1 km. The road distance is 509 km.
You can take a bus from The Strand to Market Street via Railway Station, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Parkside, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 12h 40m.