The average bus between Bude and Salcombe takes 6h 23m and the fastest bus takes 4h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bude to Salcombe. 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 5 times a day between Bude and Salcombe. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bude is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Salcombe at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Westgate Street and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Bude to Salcombe? 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 Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Bude station and arriving at Salcombe station via Westgate Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
Bude to Salcombe bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, depart from The Strand station.
Bude to Salcombe bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Bude and Salcombe is 85.4 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a bus from The Strand to Shadycombe Road via Westgate Street, New Road, Royal Parade, and Bus Station in around 5h 35m.