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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Bude is to train and bus via Basingstoke which costs £35 - £75 and takes 7h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Bude is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Bude?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Bude. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at The Strand via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and West Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

How far is it from Reading to Bude?

The distance between Reading and Bude is 193 miles. The road distance is 183.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Bude without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 17m and costs £40 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Reading to Bude, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Bude bus from?

Reading to Bude bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where does the Reading to Bude bus arrive?

Reading to Bude bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Can I drive from Reading to Bude?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Bude is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Reading to Bude.

Where can I stay near Bude?

There are 1113+ hotels available in Bude.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
5h 17m
£44–146
Train, bus via Basingstoke
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Prison to Railway Stationbus 66
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
7h 33m
£38–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to West Streetbus 66
4. Take the bus from West Street to The Strandbus 6
9h 35m
Drive 182.8 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Budecar 182.8 mi
3h 59m
£45–65

Reading to Bude by train and bus

63Weekly Services

5h 17mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 192 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to The Strand via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and West Street in around 9h 35m.

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