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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Stationbus bus 6
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 18m
    £62–123

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Stationbus bus 6
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus bus 66
    3. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    8h 6m
    £20–63

  3. Drive 149.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bude to Cardiffcar car 149.9 mi
    3h 2m
    £37–53

  4. Bus, line 66 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Stationbus bus 6
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to St Davids Stationbus bus 66
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 22m

Bude to Cardiff by bus and train

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a bus from The Strand to Cardiff North Road via Railway Station, Bus Station, Exeter, and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 6m.

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