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 £35 - £130 and takes 14h 14m.

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 £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Bude?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone station to Bude. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central station and arriving at The Strand via Bus Station, London Victoria, Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.

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 21m and costs £120 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m 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 Bus 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 1256+ 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 21m
£126–251
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station 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
14h 14m
£36–126
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 10m
£126–252
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
10h 16m
£112–237

Folkestone to Bude by train, subway, and bus

35Weekly Services

7h 21mAverage Duration

£126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 300.1 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to The Strand via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 14h 14m.

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