Bus from Bude to Launceston
3 direct routes · about 50 min · first bus 07:10, last bus 19:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Launceston as of 10:50
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bude, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~50 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 07:10 | 19:45 | The Strand (NW-bound) | Westgate Street (W-bound) | Stratton, Launcells, Red Post, Buttsbear Cross, Bridgerule, Bevills Hill & 6 more |
| DC2 | Stagecoach South West | ~57 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:15 | 07:15 | The Strand (NW-bound) | Westgate Street (W-bound) | Stratton, Launcells, Red Post, Buttsbear Cross, Bridgerule, Bevills Hill & 7 more |
| 178 | Stagecoach South West | ~56 min | 1 | Monday to Thursday only | 07:30 | 07:30 | The Strand (NW-bound) | Westgate Street (W-bound) | Stratton, Launcells, Red Post, Buttsbear Cross, Bridgerule, Bevills Hill & 7 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bude on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 76 bus, DC2 bus or 178 bus timetable.
Fares from Bude to Launceston
- £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 76 (Go Cornwall Bus)
- £3.00 adult single on the 178 (Stagecoach South West)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bude to Launceston?
3 routes run directly from Bude to Launceston: the 76 (Go Cornwall Bus), the DC2 (Stagecoach South West), the 178 (Stagecoach South West). The most frequent is the 76, 8 times each weekday — board at The Strand (NW-bound) and get off at Westgate Street (W-bound), about 50 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bude to Launceston?
Around 50 minutes on the 76, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Stratton, Launcells, Red Post, Buttsbear Cross and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bude to Launceston?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:10 and the last around 19:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bude to Launceston?
Adult singles from Bude to Launceston: £3.00 on the 76 (Go Cornwall Bus); £3.00 on the 178 (Stagecoach South West). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.