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

The cheapest way to get from Whitstable to Bude is to bus which costs £24 - £70 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitstable to Bude is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Whitstable and Bude?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitstable to Bude. However, there are services departing from Harbour Street and arriving at The Strand via Long Reach, London Victoria, Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

How far is it from Whitstable to Bude?

The distance between Whitstable and Bude is 290 miles. The road distance is 277.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitstable to Bude without a car is to train and bus via London which takes 7h 42m and costs £85 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Whitstable to Bude, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Bude bus from?

Whitstable to Bude bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Long Reach station.

Where does the Whitstable to Bude bus arrive?

Whitstable to Bude bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Can I drive from Whitstable to Bude?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitstable to Bude is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Whitstable to Bude.

Where can I stay near Bude?

There are 1125+ hotels available in Bude.

Whitstable to Bude - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Whitstable 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 London
best
1. Take the train from Whitstable to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
7h 42m
£86–215
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Long Reach to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station6A
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
12h 40m
£24–66
Drive 276 mi
1. Drive from Whitstable to Bude276 mi
5h 13m
£69–100
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Whitstable to London Victoria
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
8h
£84–177
Train, bus via London #2
1. Take the train from Whitstable to London Victoria
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter Central
3. Take the bus from Prison to Railway Station6A
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
9h 56m
£41–247

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Distance: 288.2 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Harbour Street to The Strand via Long Reach, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 12h 40m.

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