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

The cheapest way to get from Bude to Inverness is to bus via Birmingham which costs £55 - £140 and takes 24h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bude to Inverness is to bus and train and fly which takes 7h 36m and costs £60 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Bude and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Bude to Inverness. However, there are services departing from The Strand and arriving at Union Street via Railway Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 23m.

How far is it from Bude to Inverness?

The distance between Bude and Inverness is 579 miles. The road distance is 638 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bude to Inverness without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 51m and costs £90 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Bude to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bude to Inverness bus from?

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

Where does the Bude to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bude to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Bude to Inverness is 638 miles. It takes approximately 10h 57m to drive from Bude to Inverness.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1210+ hotels available in Inverness.

Bude to Inverness - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Bude to Inverness by bus, train, plane, 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.

Bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Station
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
7h 36m
£64–238
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Station6
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Station66
3. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station101 / ...
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3M10
24h 40m
£58–138
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Station6
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
15h 51m
£90–694
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Station6
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Station66
3. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
5. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
6. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
18h 23m
Drive 634.3 mi
1. Drive from Bude to Inverness634.3 mi
10h 57m
£155–224
Bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Station
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
5. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
10h 54m
Bus to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Station
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
10h 29m
Bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Station
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
10h 4m
£118–313
Bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Station
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
5. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
11h 37m
£66–216

Bude to Inverness by bus and train

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15h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 575.4 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Bude, England and Inverness, Scotland?

You can take a bus from The Strand to Union Street via Railway Station, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 18h 23m.

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