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

The cheapest way to get from Bude to Cardiff is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bude to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bude and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Bude to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from The Strand and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Railway Station, Exeter and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Bude to Cardiff?

The distance between Bude and Cardiff is 170 miles. The road distance is 150.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bude to Cardiff without a car is to bus and train via Bristol which takes 5h 20m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Bude to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bude to Cardiff bus from?

Bude to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from The Strand station.

Where does the Bude to Cardiff bus arrive?

Bude to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Railway Station.

Can I drive from Bude to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Bude to Cardiff is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Bude to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1722+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

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Bude to Cardiff

Rome2Rio compared 4 ways to get from Bude to Cardiff. The best route is Bus, train via Bristol, a distance of 119.732 km.

Bus, train via Bristol
best
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Stationbus 6
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 20m
£62–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Stationbus 6
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 66
3. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
8h
£22–42
Drive 149.9 mi
1. Drive from Bude to Cardiffcar 149.9 mi
3h 4m
£37–54
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Stationbus 6
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
6h
£64–126

Bude to Cardiff by bus and train

56Weekly Services

5h 20mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169.4 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Bude, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from The Strand to Sophia Gardens via Railway Station, Bus Station, Exeter, and Bus Station in around 8h.

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