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.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Bude?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Bude. However, there are services departing from Poole Seldown Coach Station and arriving at The Strand via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and West Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Poole to Bude?

The distance between Poole and Bude is 177 miles. The road distance is 128 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 train and bus via Castle Cary which takes 8h 4m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Poole to Bude, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Bude bus from?

Poole to Bude bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poole Seldown Coach Station.

Where does the Poole to Bude bus arrive?

Poole to Bude bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

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 1276+ hotels available in Bude.

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

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

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Train, bus via Castle Cary
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain
2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
8h 4m
£59–116
Drive 127.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Budecar 127.3 mi
2h 48m
£32–46
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain
6. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
8h 45m
£39–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus 66
4. Take the bus from West Street to The Strandbus 6
11h 10m
£44–71

Poole to Bude by train and bus

32Weekly Services

8h 4mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 175.7 mi
Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to The Strand via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, Tenby House, and West Street in around 11h 10m.

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