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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Bude is to bus which costs £45 - £65 and takes 12h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Bude is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Bude?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Bude. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at The Strand via King Street, Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.

How far is it from Kent to Bude?

The distance between Kent and Bude is 282 miles. The road distance is 261.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Bude without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h and costs £80 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Kent to Bude, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Bude bus from?

Kent to Bude bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.

Where does the Kent to Bude bus arrive?

Kent to Bude bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Can I drive from Kent to Bude?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Bude is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Kent to Bude.

Where can I stay near Bude?

There are 1172+ hotels available in Bude.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Kent to Bude by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
8h
£81–187
Train, bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 66
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
12h 29m
£33–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from King Street to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B23
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bampfylde Streetbus B9
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 66
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
12h 14m
£48–65
Drive 259.6 mi
1. Drive from Kent to Budecar 259.6 mi
4h 58m
£63–90
Train, bus via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
9h 39m
£56–173

Kent to Bude by train, subway, and bus

62Weekly Services

8hAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 280.7 mi
Duration: 8h

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

You can take a bus from Dickley Wood to The Strand via King Street, Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 12h 14m.

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