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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Bude is to bus which costs £55 - £85 and takes 15h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Bude is to drive which takes 6h 47m and costs £95 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Bude?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Bude. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Strand via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 6m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Bude?

The distance between Carlisle and Bude is 414 miles. The road distance is 392.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Bude without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 45m and costs £160 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Carlisle to Bude, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Bude bus from?

Carlisle to Bude bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Bude bus arrive?

Carlisle to Bude bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Bude?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Bude is 392 miles. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Carlisle to Bude.

Where can I stay near Bude?

There are 1197+ hotels available in Bude.

Carlisle to Bude - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Carlisle to Bude by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
9h 45m
£166–422
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 106 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 66
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
15h 6m
£59–81
Drive 389.9 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Budecar 389.9 mi
6h 47m
£96–138
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
3. Take the bus from Tesco to The Strandbus
8h 48m
£75–315
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
12h 58m
£167–306
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus
9h 26m
£93–220
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus
8h 46m
£112–339
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus
8h 37m
£122–389
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus
9h 16m
£112–334
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus
9h 15m
£112–330

Carlisle to Bude by train and bus

30Weekly Services

9h 45mAverage Duration

£166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 411.9 mi
Duration: 9h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to The Strand via Birmingham Coach Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 15h 6m.

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