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

By bus and train

To get from Exeter to Bude in Cornwall, take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Okehampton station. Next, take the 6 bus from Railway Station, Okehampton station to The Strand, Bude station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 66
Walk to Bude
Leaves from Exeter St Davids

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Exeter
  • 2
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    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Okehampton
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Okehampton
    ID OKE
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Okehampton
    ID dvnapmjm
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Bude
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Strand, Bude
    ID cordpgmg
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bude
    Walk to
    Bude
    Ergue Gaberic Way
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Exeter to Bude in Cornwall, take the 6A bus from St Davids Station, St Davids station to Railway Station, Okehampton station. Next, take the 6 bus from Railway Station, Okehampton station to The Strand, Bude station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6A6A
Bus - 66
Walk to Bude
Leaves from St Davids Station, St Davids

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Davids Station, St Davids
    ID dvndmawd
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6A6A
    Wait for bus
    6A
    Okehampton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Okehampton
    ID dvnapmjm
    55 min
  • 4
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Bude
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Strand, Bude
    ID cordpgmg
    64 min
  • 6
    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 Exeter to Bude

The distance between Exeter, Cornwall and Bude, Cornwall is approximately 57.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Exeter 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 Exeter

Exeter is located at Exeter, Cornwall and the nearest public transport station is St Davids Station, St Davids.

Train stations close to Exeter:

  • Exeter St Davids
  • Exeter St Thomas

Bus stations close to Exeter:

  • St Davids Station, St Davids
  • Jolly Porter, St Davids
  • College, Exeter City Centre

Public transport stations close to Bude, Cornwall

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

Bus stations close to Bude:

  • The Strand, Bude
  • Sainsburys, Flexbury
  • Post Office, Flexbury

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Exeter to Bude in Cornwall, take the 6A bus from St Davids Station, St Davids station to Railway Station, Okehampton station. Next, take the 6 bus from Railway Station, Okehampton station to The Strand, Bude station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6A6A
Bus - 66
Walk to Bude
Leaves from St Davids Station, St Davids

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Davids Station, St Davids
    ID dvndmawd
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6A6A
    Wait for bus
    6A
    Okehampton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Okehampton
    ID dvnapmjm
    55 min
  • 4
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Bude
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Strand, Bude
    ID cordpgmg
    64 min
  • 6
    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 Exeter to Bude?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 6.

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

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 6A, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct train between Exeter and Bude?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Exeter to Bude?

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Okehampton station near Exeter in South West to Okehampton station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Okehampton station near Bude in Cornwall.

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

    The total travel time between Exeter in South West and Bude in Cornwall by train and bus is about 1 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the Okehampton station near Exeter in South West.

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

    Get off the train at the Okehampton stop, which is closest to Bude in Cornwall.

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