How to get from Cheltenham to Bude by bus and train?

From Cheltenham to Bude by bus and train

To get from Cheltenham to Bude in Cornwall, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Cheltenham Spa station to Exeter St Davids station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 6 bus from Railway Station, Okehampton station to The Strand, Bude station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 8 min.

248min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 66
Walk to Bude
Leaves from Cheltenham Spa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Paignton
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    116 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Okehampton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Okehampton
    ID OKE
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Okehampton
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    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Bude
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Strand, Bude
    ID cordpgmg
    67 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bude
    Walk to
    Bude
    Ergue Gaberic Way
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cheltenham to Bude by bus and train via CROSSCOUNTRY and 12

To get from Cheltenham to Bude in Cornwall, take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Cheltenham Spa station to Plymouth station. Next, take the 12 bus from Railway Station, Plymouth station to The Strand, Bude station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 40 min.

340min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 1212
Walk to Bude
Leaves from Cheltenham Spa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Plymouth
    175 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Plymouth
    ID plydtdt
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Bude
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Strand, Bude
    ID cordpgmg
    128 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bude
    Walk to
    Bude
    Ergue Gaberic Way
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cheltenham to Bude

The distance between Cheltenham, Cornwall and Bude, Cornwall is approximately 178.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 248 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham to Bude by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cornwall – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Cheltenham

Cheltenham is located at Cheltenham, Cornwall and the nearest public transport station is Cheltenham Spa.

Bus stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham Spa
  • Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, Lansdown
  • Queens Court, Lansdown

Public transport stations close to Bude, Cornwall

Bude is located at Ergue Gaberic Way, Cornwall and the nearest public transport station is Valley View, Bude.

Bus stations close to Bude:

  • Valley View, Bude
  • Co-Op, Bude
  • The Strand, Bude

Related Routes

Alternative route from Cheltenham to Bude by bus and train via CROSSCOUNTRY and 12

To get from Cheltenham to Bude in Cornwall, take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Cheltenham Spa station to Plymouth station. Next, take the 12 bus from Railway Station, Plymouth station to The Strand, Bude station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 40 min.

340min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 1212
Walk to Bude
Leaves from Cheltenham Spa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Plymouth
    175 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Plymouth
    ID plydtdt
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Bude
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Strand, Bude
    ID cordpgmg
    128 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bude
    Walk to
    Bude
    Ergue Gaberic Way
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Bude?

    The fastest way takes 248 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 6.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cheltenham to Bude?

    The alternative route takes 340 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 12.

  • Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Bude?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cheltenham to Bude?

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Paignton station near Cheltenham in South West to Exeter St Davids station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Exeter St Davids station near Bude in Cornwall.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cheltenham to Bude by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Cheltenham in South West and Bude in Cornwall by train and bus is about 4 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Cheltenham to get to Bude?

    Get on the CROSSCOUNTRY train from the Paignton station near Cheltenham in South West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Cheltenham and Bude?

    Get off the train at the Exeter St Davids stop, which is closest to Bude in Cornwall.

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