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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Bude is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Bude is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Bude?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen station to Bude. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and arriving at The Strand via Sarn Odeon, Bus Station, Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Bude?

The distance between Carmarthen and Bude is 248 miles. The road distance is 212.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Bude without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 31m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Carmarthen to Bude, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Bude bus from?

Carmarthen to Bude bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1.

Where does the Carmarthen to Bude bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Bude bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Bude?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Bude is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Carmarthen to Bude.

Where can I stay near Bude?

There are 1124+ hotels available in Bude.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen 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
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swansea
2. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
8h 31m
£43–122
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Sarn OdeonT1c
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station6A
5. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
9h 53m
Drive 211.5 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Bude211.5 mi
4h 1m
£53–76
Train, bus via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
8h 56m
£52–116

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 246.3 mi
Duration: 8h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Strand via Sarn Odeon, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 9h 53m.

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