178 Bude The Strand ↔ Launceston, Westgate Street
Operated by Stagecoach South West. First bus 07:30, last bus 17:16. 2 journeys on weekdays.
⚠️ This route is listed as NOT included in the £3 national fare cap (per GOV.UK) —
Stagecoach South West sets its own fares here, though local discounts may apply.
How the cap works →
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| 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 |
Route map
All stops on route 178
178 towards Launceston, Westgate Street
- The Strand (NW-bound) Bude
- Bencoolen Road (SE-bound) Bude
- Hawthorn Avenue (opp) Bude
- Budehaven School (NE-bound) Bude
- Morrisons (E-bound) Bude
- Splash Pool (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
- Bevill's Hill Cottage (S-bound) Bevills Hill
- Merrifield Cross (S-bound) Bridgerule
- Froxton Turn (S-bound) Whitstone
- Bus Shelter (S-bound) Whitstone
- Paradise Park (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 The Strand
- 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
- Borough Cross (N-bound) Bridgerule
- Newacott 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
- Berkeley Close (opp) Stratton
- Skitches Corner (S-bound) 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 history & registered changes
- ✏️ Changed effective 30 Aug 2026 Bude → Launceston
- ✏️ Changed effective 30 Aug 2026 Launceston → Callywith College, Bodmin
- 🆕 Registered effective 31 Aug 2025 From: Bude To: Launceston Via: Name or No.: 178 Service type: Normal Stopping Effective date: 31 August 2025 Other details: A New service from Bude to Callywith College , Bodmin operating one trip in each direction.
- 🆕 Registered effective 31 Aug 2025 From: Launceston To: Callywith College, Bodmin Via: Name or No.: 178 Service type: Normal Stopping Effective date: 31 August 2025 Other details: A New service from Bude to Callywith College , Bodmin operating one trip in each direction.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
BudeLauncestonStrattonBridgeruleNewportWhitstoneLangdon CrossSt StephensRed PostWest CurryBevills HillBennacott
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?
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 the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.