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How to get fromBude to Bournemouthby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train via Westbury

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    1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Stationbus bus 6
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    7h 1m
    £71–145

  2. Drive  132.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Bude to Bournemouthcar car 132.1 mi
    2h 57m
    £33–48

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Stationbus bus 6
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Clifton Placebus bus 66
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    7h 35m
    £42–84

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Stationbus bus 6
    2. Take the train from Okehampton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus bus X53 / ...
    6. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain train
    7h 39m
    £40–79

Bude to Bournemouth by bus and train

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration7h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Bude to Bournemouth. However, you can take the bus to Railway Station, walk to Okehampton, take the train to Exeter St Davids, take the train to Westbury (Wilts), take the train to Southampton Central, then take the train to Bournemouth. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Strand to Bournemouth Square via Railway Station, Clifton Place, Exeter St Davids, Salisbury, Railway Station Stop SA, and Meeting House Lane in around 7h 35m.

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