- Must visit
The Castle Heritage Centre
Local heritage centre with exhibits on Bude, the canal, geology, and the coast. The best place to understand the town before exploring outside.
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Compare bus for Plymouth to Bude
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Bude among Omio's users.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
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$16 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
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Plymouth to Bude Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Go Cornwall Bus | Departure Time 05:53AM | Arrival Time 08:29AM | Duration 2h36 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Go Cornwall Bus | Departure Time 06:53AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h27 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Go Cornwall Bus | Departure Time 07:03AM | Arrival Time 05:47PM | Duration 10h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Go Cornwall Bus | Departure Time 02:59PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 2h26 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Go Cornwall Bus | Departure Time 04:14PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h26 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Go Cornwall Bus | Departure Time 05:14PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h26 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Plymouth to Bude
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Take a bus from Plymouth to Bude and enjoy the approximately 36 miles (58 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 05:53, the last at 17:14.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 36 miles (58 km) |
First bus 5:53 AM |
Last bus 5:14 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Complete guide to Bude
Things to do in Bude
Discover the best of Bude — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bude trip today.
- Recommended
The Castle Art Gallery
Art gallery inside The Castle showing changing exhibitions by regional artists. A compact cultural stop with sea views and local creative work.
- Recommended
The Castle Bude
Historic-house setting with interpretation on Bude’s past and rotating displays. Combines architecture, collections, and strong coastal scenery.
- Must visit
Summerleaze Beach
Bude’s best-known beach area with sand, surf, sea pool, and dramatic coastal views. A classic place to walk, relax, and watch the Atlantic.
- Must visit
Bude Sea Pool
Striking sea pool cut into the rocks beside Summerleaze. Popular for safe swimming, photography, and one of Bude’s most iconic coastal scenes.
- Recommended
Bude Canal Path
Canal-side walking route through the heart of town. Ideal for an easy stroll with heritage interest, boats, wildlife, and changing estuary views.
- Gluten-free
Cornish Stargazy Pie
A rich fish stew from Cornwall made with mixed local fish, onions, herbs and potatoes. It reflects the town's fishing links and coastal cooking traditions.
Cornish Pasty
A classic Cornwall pastry filled with beef, potato, swede and onion. It was a practical miners' meal and remains a defining regional staple.
- Vegetarian
Cornish Saffron Bun
A sweet saffron-enriched bread with currants, linked to Cornish baking traditions. It is often sliced and served with butter at tea time.
Life's A Beach
Popular seafood-focused restaurant near the canal, known for fresh local fish and relaxed modern dining in central Bude.
The Bank at Bude
Well-regarded pizzeria and bar serving wood-fired pizzas, cocktails and casual meals in a lively setting close to the town centre.
The Brendon Arms
Established local restaurant with a broad menu of seafood, steaks and Cornish produce, offering a polished but welcoming atmosphere.
Pound sterling (£)
Bude is moderate for UK seaside trips. Stays rise in summer, but casual dining and local buses are fairly priced versus pricier Cornwall resort hotspots.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-14 for fast food or a simple café meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Restaurants often add a service charge; if not, 10-12.5% is common for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. Café tipping is optional.
FAQs: Bus from Plymouth to Bude
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