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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Bude is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Bude is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £30 - £50.

How far is it from Poole to Bude?

The distance between Poole and Bude is 164 miles. The road distance is 128.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Bude without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Poole to Bude, including transfers.

Can I drive from Poole to Bude?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Bude is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Poole to Bude.

Where can I stay near Bude?

There are 1127+ hotels available in Bude.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Bude by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Poole station to Crown HotelX8
2. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to Car ParkCr4
3. Take the bus from Car Park to Addison TerraceCr3
4. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Exeter St Davids
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehampton
6. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
7h 47m
Drive 127.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Bude127.5 mi
2h 48m
£32–46
Train, bus via Castle Cary
1. Take the train from Poole to Upwey
2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Cary
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
8h 12m
£74–97
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouth
2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus StationX53
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail StationX53 / ...
4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehampton
6. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
7h 55m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 163.1 mi
Duration: 7h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Poole to Bude. However, you can take the bus to Crown Hotel, take the bus to Car Park, take the bus to Addison Terrace, walk to Gillingham (Dorset), take the train to Exeter St Davids, take the train to Okehampton, walk to Railway Station, then take the bus to The Strand. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poole to The Strand via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 8h 12m.

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