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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Bude is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 19h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Bude is to drive which takes 8h 32m and costs £110 - £180.

How far is it from Stranraer to Bude?

The distance between Stranraer and Bude is 525 miles. The road distance is 493.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Bude without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 14h 45m to get from Stranraer to Bude, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Bude bus from?

Stranraer to Bude bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.

Where does the Stranraer to Bude bus arrive?

Stranraer to Bude bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Stranraer to Bude?

Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Bude is 493 miles. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Stranraer to Bude.

Where can I stay near Bude?

There are 1103+ hotels available in Bude.

Stranraer to Bude - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Bude?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Bude. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at The Strand via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 15m.

There are 9 ways to get from Stranraer to Bude by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
5. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
14h 45m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station66
6. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
19h 15m
£49–107
Drive 490.4 mi
1. Drive from Stranraer to Bude490.4 mi
8h 32m
£120–173
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
5. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand
10h 17m
£71–173
Bus, train via Exeter
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisle
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station590 / ...
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street101 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station66
6. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
20h 24m
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
6. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand
11h 39m
£70–186
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter, bus
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)EDI - EXT
5. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand
11h 42m
£122–276
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
5. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand
12h 2m
£106–275
Bus, train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airport
4. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)MAN - NQY
5. Take the bus from Trelawney Parc to The Strand
13h 22m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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Distance: 521.7 mi
Duration: 14h 45m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Bude, England?

You can take a bus from Port Rodie to The Strand via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 19h 15m.

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