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Compare train and flight for London to Bude
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Bude among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $104 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $104, while a flight costs an average of $462.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$104 Average price Cheapest | $462 Average price | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Bude
Compare the available ways to get from London to Bude, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Bude:
A train is $358 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Bude costing on average $462.
Other travel options to Bude take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 36m.
You'll arrive about 1h 19m sooner (3h 26m by train vs 4h 45m by car). Tickets start at around $104 compared to roughly $96 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Bude
How to get from London to Bude by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Bude is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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C036499:20 AM 4h58 London Waterloo (WAT) 2:18 PM Okehampton station (OKE) $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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C036499:20 AM 4h58 London Waterloo (WAT) 2:18 PM Okehampton station (OKE) $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
W34782 · C036468:03 AM 3h15 London Paddington (PAD) 11:18 AM Okehampton station (OKE) $111 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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L79352+
C036509:46 AM 5h31 London Victoria (VIC) 3:17 PM Okehampton station (OKE) $46 1 One-way 2 transfers
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C036488:20 AM 4h57 London Waterloo (WAT) 1:17 PM Okehampton station (OKE) $58 1 One-way 1 transfer
G14978 · C036479:03 AM 3h15 London Paddington (PAD) 12:18 PM Okehampton station (OKE) $111 1 One-way 1 transfer
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BA408511:35 AM 5h45 London Heathrow Airport 5:20 PM Exeter International Airport $223 1 One-way 1 transfer
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BA408510:05 AM 7h15 London Heathrow Airport 5:20 PM Exeter International Airport $223 1 One-way 1 transfer
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BA40858:15 AM 9h05 London Heathrow Airport 5:20 PM Exeter International Airport $223 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Bude:
A train is $358 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Bude costing on average $462.
Other travel options to Bude take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 36m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Bude as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Okehampton station (OKE).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Bude by train.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways, easyJet to go to Bude by flight.
- 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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