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

The cheapest way to get from Bude to Preston is to bus which costs £24 - £75 and takes 11h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bude to Preston is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Bude and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Bude to Preston station. However, there are services departing from The Strand and arriving at Bus Station via Railway Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.

How far is it from Bude to Preston?

The distance between Bude and Preston is 325 miles. The road distance is 304.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bude to Preston without a car is to bus and train via Birmingham which takes 7h 57m and costs £55 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Bude to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bude to Preston bus from?

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

Where does the Bude to Preston bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bude to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Bude to Preston is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Bude to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2139+ hotels available in Preston.

Bude to Preston - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Bude to Preston by bus, train, car, or plane

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 via Birmingham
best
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Station6
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
7h 57m
£57–234
Bus
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 Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
5. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
11h 43m
£24–74
Drive 303 mi
1. Drive from Bude to Preston303 mi
5h 20m
£74–107
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
6h 58m
£66–259
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Station6
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
10h 55m
£97–222
Bus to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Station
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
6h 42m
£92–304
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)NQY - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
10h 25m
£83–292

Bude to Preston by bus and train

42Weekly Services

7h 57mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 322.6 mi
Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a bus from The Strand to Bus Station via Railway Station, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 11h 43m.

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