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How to get fromShaftesbury to Budeby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Bude by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 66 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Clifton Place to Tenby Housebus bus 66
    3. Take the bus from West Street to The Strandbus bus 6
    6h 12m
    £34–67

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Axminstertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus 44A
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus bus 66
    4. Take the bus from West Street to The Strandbus bus 6
    8h 8m
    £26–51

  3. Drive  121.6 mi

    1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Budecar car 121.6 mi
    2h 35m
    £31–44

Shaftesbury to Bude by bus and train

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 124.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Bude, England?

There is no direct connection from Shaftesbury to Bude. However, you can take the bus to Gillingham Station, walk to Gillingham (Dorset), take the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to Clifton Place, take the line 66 bus to Tenby House, walk to West Street, then take the bus to The Strand. Alternatively, you can drive from Shaftesbury to Bude in around 2h 35m.

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