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How to get fromCardiff to Budeby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus bus 6
    5h 49m
    £59–121

  2. Drive 150.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Budecar car 150.4 mi
    3h 3m
    £37–53

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus bus 66
    4. Take the bus from West Street to The Strandbus bus 6
    8h 14m

  4. Train, line 66 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Davids Station to Tenby Housebus bus 66
    3. Take the bus from West Street to The Strandbus bus 6
    6h 14m

Cardiff to Bude by train and bus

Calendar66Weekly Services
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Strand via Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, Bus Station, Tenby House, and West Street in around 8h 14m.

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