The average bus between Dover and Bude takes 16h 10m and the fastest bus takes 12h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dover to Bude. 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 Dover and Bude. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Bude at 3:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 16h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Dover to Bude? 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 Dover to Bude. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Bude station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.
Dover to Bude bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Dover to Bude bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at The Strand station.
The distance between Dover and Bude is 411.5 km. The road distance is 502 km.
You can take a bus from Priory Street to The Strand via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 13h 16m.