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 - £45 and takes 2h 50m.

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 50m and costs £30 - £45.

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 3m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m 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 50m to drive from Poole to Bude.

Where can I stay near Bude?

There are 1306+ hotels available in Bude.

Poole to Bude - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Poole 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 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 3m
£67–134
Drive 127.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Budecar 127.2 mi
2h 50m
£32–45
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
8h 22m

Poole to Bude by train and bus

29Weekly Services

8h 3mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 176.2 mi
Duration: 8h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Poole to Bude. However, you can take the train to Upwey, take the train to Castle Cary, 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 Weymouth, Weymouth station, Bus Station, Rail Station, Axminster, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 8h 22m.

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