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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Bude is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Bude is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Bude?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Bude. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Strand via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

How far is it from Bedford to Bude?

The distance between Bedford and Bude is 283 miles. The road distance is 237.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Bude without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 36m and costs £110 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Bedford to Bude, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Bude bus from?

Bedford to Bude bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Bedford to Bude bus arrive?

Bedford to Bude bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Bude?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Bude is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Bedford to Bude.

Where can I stay near Bude?

There are 1326+ hotels available in Bude.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
7h 36m
£117–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 66
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
12h
£50–113
Drive 235.9 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Budecar 235.9 mi
4h 43m
£58–83
Train, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
9h 16m
£120–197

Bedford to Bude by train and bus

72Weekly Services

7h 36mAverage Duration

£117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 281.4 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to The Strand via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 12h.

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