Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bude travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bude

With a population of 6,113, Bude is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Bude deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Bude

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bank At Bude (Unit 8B, Pethericks Mill) and The Break Bar (Marine Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Bude

Bude in August
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bude in August
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bude

Plane

Although Bude doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 54 km from Bude. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bude departs from London and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Great Western Railway is the most popular train carrier serving Bude, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Bude to London takes 4h 52m and costs around £82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about £119 for a 6h 04m trip. The train station in Bude is called Bude Strand, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bude is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 317 km from Bude. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bude using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Bude takes 700 km and will cost you around £36. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £40 for a journey of 764 km.

Plane

Although Bude doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 54 km from Bude. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bude departs from London and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Great Western Railway is the most popular train carrier serving Bude, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Bude to London takes 4h 52m and costs around £82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about £119 for a 6h 04m trip. The train station in Bude is called Bude Strand, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bude is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 317 km from Bude. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bude using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Bude takes 700 km and will cost you around £36. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £40 for a journey of 764 km.

Airports near Bude

EXTExeter
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Bude

KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,158 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Bude

Average rates range from around £91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £100 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bude

Most booked hotels in Bude

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The Beach at Bude
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£143+
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The Falcon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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An Mor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Hiring a car in Bude

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Bude (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Bude (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77.

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