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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Bude is to bus via Bristol which costs £30 - £100 and takes 11h 28m.

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 28m 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 Terminal 5, Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

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 £85 - £210.

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 Terminal 5 station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Bude?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Bude is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Brighton to Bude.

Where can I stay near Bude?

There are 1103+ hotels available in Bude.

Brighton to Bude - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 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 Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
8h 4m
£87–204
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to South Terminal Bus Station025
2. Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station66
5. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
11h 28m
£33–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bampfylde Street805
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station66
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
11h 8m
£48–88
Drive 219.9 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Bude219.9 mi
4h 28m
£54–78
Train, bus via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
8h 47m
£47–77

Brighton to Bude by train and bus

16Weekly Services

8h 4mAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

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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 Terminal 5, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 11h 8m.

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