The average bus between Plymouth and Bude takes 2h 25m and the fastest bus takes 2h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Plymouth to Bude. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Plymouth and Bude. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 5:14 PM which arrives into Bude at 7:40 PM. All services require a transfer at New Road and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 16m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Plymouth to Bude? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth to Bude. However, there are services departing from North Cross station and arriving at The Strand station via New Road station and Westgate Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Plymouth to Bude bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, depart from North Cross station.
Plymouth to Bude bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, arrive at The Strand station.
The distance between Plymouth and Bude is 58.3 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a bus from North Cross to The Strand via New Road and Westgate Street in around 3h 27m.