What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Bude?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Bude is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 17h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Bude?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Bude is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 8m and costs £75 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Bude?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Bude. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at The Strand via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 24m.

How far is it from Ayr to Bude?

The distance between Ayr and Bude is 557 miles. The road distance is 482.1 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Bude without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Bude without a car is to train and bus via Warrington which takes 13h 20m and costs £85 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 13h 20m to get from Ayr to Bude, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Bude bus from?

Ayr to Bude bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Bude bus arrive?

Ayr to Bude bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Bude?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Bude is 482 miles. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Ayr to Bude.

Where can I stay near Bude?

There are 1128+ hotels available in Bude.

Ayr to Bude - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Ayr to Bude by train, bus, car, or plane

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 via Warrington
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
5. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
13h 20m
£85–354
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station6A
6. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
17h 24m
£40–104
Drive 479.3 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Bude479.3 mi
8h 27m
£121–174
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)GLA - NQY
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Strand
8h 8m
£78–233
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
14h 20m
£97–314
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Queensway Q1M19
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
18h 25m
£73–117
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand
8h 43m
£50–158
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)EDI - EXT
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand
8h 58m
£109–262
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
5. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand
9h 50m
£53–172

Ayr to Bude by train and bus

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13h 20mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 554.1 mi
Duration: 13h 20m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Bude, England?

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to The Strand via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 17h 24m.

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