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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Bude is to train and bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Bude is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Bude?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Bude. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at The Strand via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Bude?

The distance between Basingstoke and Bude is 180 miles. The road distance is 172.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Bude without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 15m and costs £35 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Basingstoke to Bude, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Bude bus from?

Basingstoke to Bude bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Bude bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Bude bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Bude?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Bude is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Basingstoke to Bude.

Where can I stay near Bude?

There are 460+ hotels available in Bude.

Basingstoke to Bude - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Bude by train, bus, or car

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
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter St DavidsLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
6h 15m
£35–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Station806
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street501 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station66
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
9h 29m
£34–90
Drive 171.2 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Bude171.2 mi
3h 32m
£43–61
Train, bus via Newbury Wharf
1. Take the train from Newbury to Exeter St DavidsLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
7h 36m
£45–153

Basingstoke to Bude by train and bus

33Weekly Services

6h 15mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179.2 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Bude, England?

You can take a bus from The Malls to The Strand via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 9h 29m.

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