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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Bude is to bus which costs £21 - £75 and takes 12h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Bude is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Bude?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Bude. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at The Strand via London Victoria, Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Bude?

The distance between Folkestone and Bude is 302 miles. The road distance is 284.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Bude without a car is to train and bus via London which takes 7h 20m and costs £80 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Folkestone to Bude, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Bude bus from?

Folkestone to Bude bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.

Where does the Folkestone to Bude bus arrive?

Folkestone to Bude bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Can I drive from Folkestone to Bude?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Bude is 285 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Folkestone to Bude.

Where can I stay near Bude?

There are 1120+ hotels available in Bude.

Folkestone to Bude - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone 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 London
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
7h 20m
£83–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 66
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
12h 27m
£22–72
Drive 283 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Budecar 283 mi
5h 20m
£70–101
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
8h 8m
£81–216
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Prison to Railway Stationbus 66
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
9h 53m
£31–142

Folkestone to Bude by train, subway, and bus

62Weekly Services

7h 20mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 300.1 mi
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to The Strand via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 12h 27m.

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