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

The cheapest way to get from Bude to Reading is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bude to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Bude and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Bude to Reading. However, there are services departing from The Strand and arriving at Bridge Street via Railway Station, Exeter and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Bude to Reading?

The distance between Bude and Reading is 193 miles. The road distance is 186.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bude to Reading without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 40m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Bude to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bude to Reading bus from?

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

Where does the Bude to Reading bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bude to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Bude to Reading is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Bude to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1495+ hotels available in Reading.

Bude to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 66 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Bude to Reading by bus, train, 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
best
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Stationbus 6
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
4h 40m
£74–146
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 Readingbus
7h 57m
£23–36
Drive 185.7 mi
1. Drive from Bude to Readingcar 185.7 mi
3h 51m
£46–66
Bus, line 66 bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Stationbus 6
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to St Davids Stationbus 66
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Basingstoketrain
6h 51m

Bude to Reading by bus and train

57Weekly Services

4h 40mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 192.1 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a bus from The Strand to Bridge Street via Railway Station, Bus Station, Exeter, and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride in around 7h 57m.

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