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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Bude is to bus which costs £14 - £35 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Bude is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Bude?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Bude. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at The Strand via Bus Station, Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Wales to Bude?

The distance between Wales and Bude is 169 miles. The road distance is 151.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Bude without a car is to train and bus via Bristol which takes 5h 44m and costs £19 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Wales to Bude, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Bude bus from?

Wales to Bude bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where does the Wales to Bude bus arrive?

Wales to Bude bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Can I drive from Wales to Bude?

Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Bude is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Wales to Bude.

Where can I stay near Bude?

There are 860+ hotels available in Bude.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Wales 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 Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
5h 44m
£20–77
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 101 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 66
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
8h 40m
£15–35
Drive 150.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Budecar 150.4 mi
3h 4m
£37–53
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the bus from St Davids Station to Railway Stationbus 66
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
6h 23m
£25–74

Wales to Bude by train and bus

62Weekly Services

5h 44mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 168.2 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Wales and Bude, England?

You can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to The Strand via Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 8h 40m.

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