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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Bude is to train and bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £30 - £85 and takes 12h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Bude is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Bude?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Bude. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at The Strand via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Bude?

The distance between Maidstone and Bude is 267 miles. The road distance is 252.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Bude without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 55m and costs £40 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Maidstone to Bude, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Bude bus from?

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

Where does the Maidstone to Bude bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Maidstone to Bude?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Bude is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Maidstone to Bude.

Where can I stay near Bude?

There are 1197+ hotels available in Bude.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
8h 55m
£43–146
Train, bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maidstone East 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 12m
£33–84
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
10h 47m
£48–65
Drive 251.2 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Budecar 251.2 mi
4h 51m
£62–89
Train, bus via London
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
9h 50m
£49–133

Maidstone to Bude by train, subway, and bus

61Weekly Services

8h 55mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 265.8 mi
Duration: 8h 55m

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

You can take a bus from King Street to The Strand via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 10h 47m.

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