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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bude is to bus which costs £27 - £40 and takes 7h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bude is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bude?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Bude. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at The Strand via Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bude?

The distance between Cardiff and Bude is 169 miles. The road distance is 151.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bude without a car is to train and bus via Bristol which takes 5h 42m and costs £80 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Cardiff to Bude, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bude bus from?

Cardiff to Bude bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Cardiff to Bude bus arrive?

Cardiff to Bude bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Bude?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Bude is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Cardiff to Bude.

Where can I stay near Bude?

There are 1197+ hotels available in Bude.

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

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

Train, bus via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
5h 42m
£80–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 66
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
7h 1m
£27–37
Drive 150.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Budecar 150.4 mi
3h 4m
£37–53
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
6h 5m
£79–144

Cardiff to Bude by train and bus

30Weekly Services

5h 42mAverage Duration

£80Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 168.2 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Strand via Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 7h 1m.

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