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How to get fromCardiff Central Station to Budeby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Central Station to Bude by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus bus 6
    5h 52m
    £56–111

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus bus Cp5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus bus 66
    3. Take the bus from West Street to The Strandbus bus 6
    7h 48m
    £25–40

  3. Drive  150.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Budecar car 150.4 mi
    3h 3m
    £37–54

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Clifton Place to Railway Stationbus bus 66
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus bus 6
    6h 22m
    £54–93

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  • Distance: 167.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Bude, England?

You can take a bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 to The Strand via Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, Tenby House, and West Street in around 7h 48m.

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