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

The cheapest way to get from Harpenden to Bude is to bus via Watford Junction station which costs £26 - £45 and takes 11h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harpenden to Bude is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Harpenden and Bude?

No, there is no direct bus from Harpenden to Bude. However, there are services departing from Luton DART Parkway and arriving at The Strand via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and West Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

How far is it from Harpenden to Bude?

The distance between Harpenden and Bude is 258 miles. The road distance is 236.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harpenden to Bude without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 56m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Harpenden to Bude, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harpenden to Bude bus from?

Harpenden to Bude bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.

Where does the Harpenden to Bude bus arrive?

Harpenden to Bude bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Can I drive from Harpenden to Bude?

Yes, the driving distance between Harpenden to Bude is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Harpenden to Bude.

Where can I stay near Bude?

There are 1307+ hotels available in Bude.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Harpenden to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
6h 56m
£104–205
Bus via Watford Junction station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 66
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
11h 33m
£27–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus 66
4. Take the bus from West Street to The Strandbus 6
10h 21m
£41–93
Drive 235.4 mi
1. Drive from Harpenden to Budecar 235.4 mi
4h 26m
£58–84

Harpenden to Bude by train and bus

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6h 56mAverage Duration

£104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 256.2 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a train from Harpenden to The Strand via Luton Airport Parkway, Luton DART Parkway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, Tenby House, and West Street in around 10h 21m.

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