178 Bude to Launceston via Stratton, Newport
Operated by Stagecoach South West. First bus 07:30, last bus 17:16. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 178? 9 other bus routes are numbered 178 elsewhere in the UK — see every 178 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:30 |
|---|---|
| The Strand (NW-bound) | 07:30 |
| Tree Inn (SE-bound) | 07:40 |
| Red Post Junction (E-bound) | 07:47 |
| Jewell's Cross Garage (SW-bound) | 07:51 |
| Paradise Park (S-bound) | 07:57 |
| Bus Shelter (SW-bound) | 08:16 |
| Post Box (SE-bound) | 08:19 |
| Westgate Street (W-bound) | 08:26 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the 178
Adult single £3.00 · Child single £3.00
The same for any journey on the 178, however far you go.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 3 October 2026. Fares change — check with Stagecoach South West before you travel.
Tickets on the 178
Stagecoach South West publishes singles, day returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults and children.
Return · Single · Devon Day · Torbay Day · Plymouth Day · Torbay 7 Day · Torbay 28 Day · Plymouth 7 Day
…and 13 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach South West's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 29 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Stagecoach South West.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Stagecoach South West before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 178
178 towards Launceston
All 37 stops
- The Strand (NW-bound) Bude
- Bencoolen Road (SE-bound) Bude
- Hawthorn Avenue (opp) Bude
- Budehaven School (NE-bound) Bude
- Splash Pool (E-bound) Bude
- Morrisons (E-bound) Bude
- Berkeley Close (NE-bound) Stratton
- Skitches Corner (N-bound) Stratton
- Hospital (opp) Stratton
- Tree Inn (SE-bound) Stratton
- Stratton View Business Park (SE-bound) Stratton
- Garden Centre (SE-bound) Launcells
- Scorsham (E-bound) Red Post
- Red Post Junction (E-bound) Red Post
- Red Post Inn (S-bound) Red Post
- Burn Farm (S-bound) Buttsbear Cross
- Jewell's Cross Garage (SW-bound) Bridgerule
- Borough Cross (S-bound) Bridgerule
- Newacott Cross (S-bound) Bridgerule
- Merrifield Cross (S-bound) Bridgerule
- Bevill's Hill Cottage (S-bound) Bevills Hill
- Froxton Turn (S-bound) Whitstone
- Paradise Park (S-bound) Whitstone
- Bus Shelter (S-bound) Whitstone
- Cherry Cross (S-bound) Whitstone
- Wilsworthy Cross (S-bound) Whitstone
- B3254 Junction (opp) West Curry
- Bennacott Farm (opposite) Bennacott
- The Countryman (S-bound) Langdon Cross
- Werrington School (S-bound) Ladycross
- Bus Shelter (SW-bound) Yeolmbridge
- Post Box (SE-bound) St Stephens
- St Stephens Community Academy (opp) St Stephens
- Broad Park (S-bound) Newport
- Spar Shop (SW-bound) Newport
- Newport Industrial Estate Entrance (SE-bound) Newport
- Westgate Street (W-bound) Launceston
178 towards Bude
All 35 stops
- Westgate Street (E-bound) Launceston
- Riverside (opp) Newport
- St Stephens Hill (NW-bound) Newport
- Convent (NW-bound) Newport
- Post Box (NW-bound) St Stephens
- Yeolm Bridge (NE-bound) Yeolmbridge
- Werrington School (opp) Ladycross
- The Countryman (opp) Langdon Cross
- Bennacott Farm (N-bound) Bennacott
- B3254 Junction (adj) West Curry
- Wilsworthy Cross (N-bound) Whitstone
- Cherry Cross (N-bound) Whitstone
- Bus Shelter (N-bound) Whitstone
- Paradise Park (N-bound) Whitstone
- Froxton Turn (N-bound) Whitstone
- Bevill's Hill Cottage (N-bound) Bevills Hill
- Merrifield Cross (N-bound) Bridgerule
- Newacott Cross (N-bound) Bridgerule
- Borough Cross (N-bound) Bridgerule
- Jewell's Cross Garage (N-bound) Bridgerule
- Burn Farm (N-bound) Buttsbear Cross
- Red Post Junction (SW-bound) Red Post
- Scorsham (W-bound) Red Post
- Garden Centre (opp) Launcells
- Stratton View Business Park (opp) Stratton
- Tree Inn (opp) Stratton
- Hospital (N-bound) Stratton
- Skitches Corner (S-bound) Stratton
- Berkeley Close (opp) Stratton
- Morrisons (W-bound) Bude
- Splashpool (opp) Bude
- Budehaven School (opp) Bude
- Hawthorn Avenue (W-bound) Bude
- Bencoolen Road (NW-bound) Bude
- The Strand (NW-bound) Bude
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 30 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 30 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 31 August 2025 A New service from Bude to Callywith College , Bodmin operating one trip in each direction.
- New service effective 31 August 2025 A New service from Bude to Callywith College , Bodmin operating one trip in each direction.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH1020951/532 · Registration PH1020951/533 · Changes in Cornwall Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 178 bus?
The first 178 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 178 bus?
The last 178 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:16. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 178 bus cost?
Stagecoach South West's published fares on the 178: adult single £3.00, child single £3.00. GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so Stagecoach South West sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.
Who runs the 178 bus?
The 178 is operated by Stagecoach South West.
Timetable data from Stagecoach South West via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH1020951/532. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.