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 £23 - £55 and takes 8h 33m.

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 Cardiff North Road via Railway Station, Bampfylde Street and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

How far is it from Bude to Cardiff?

The distance between Bude and Cardiff is 169 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 4h 52m and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m 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 1708+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

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

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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 Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 52m
£59–131
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 Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus 106 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
8h 33m
£23–51
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

57Weekly Services

4h 52mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 168.3 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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, Bampfylde Street, and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 33m.

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