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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Bude is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Bude is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Bude?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Bude. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at The Strand via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and West Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

How far is it from Brighton to Bude?

The distance between Brighton and Bude is 269 miles. The road distance is 221.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Bude without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 4m and costs £75 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Brighton to Bude, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Bude bus from?

Brighton to Bude bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where does the Brighton to Bude bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brighton to Bude?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Bude is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Brighton to Bude.

Where can I stay near Bude?

There are 1114+ hotels available in Bude.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Brighton 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 Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
8h 4m
£76–199
Train, bus via Salisbury
cheapest
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Prison to Railway Stationbus 66
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
9h
£51–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to West Streetbus 66
4. Take the bus from West Street to The Strandbus 6
10h 17m
Drive 219.9 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Budecar 219.9 mi
4h 31m
£54–78

Brighton to Bude by train and bus

60Weekly Services

8h 4mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brighton to Bude.

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Distance: 267.7 mi
Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Preston Circus to The Strand via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and West Street in around 10h 17m.

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