Following the sucessful trial in 2025, Future Coast Bude are delighted to announce that the Bude Park and Ride will return in 2026!
Reduce congestion, take the pressure off car parks, improve the environment in Bude and enjoy a stress free trip!
Free parking will be available in the field situated between Bude Business Park and the A39. The entrance and exit will be off the A39. People will be signposted along the footpath in the field that runs parallel to the A39, and comes out on the layby on the northbound carriage way.
The bus will travel north along the A39, turn left at the roundabout and travel down the A3072 (Stratton Road), dropping off at The Strand / entrance to Summerleaze Beach, head north to Crooklets Beach and return to the Park and Ride field via King’s Hill.
Signs will be put on the north bound carriage way before King’s Hill and the south bound carriage way before the roundabout encouraging people to use the park and ride. There will be signs either side of the field entrance, as well as signs in the car park telling people where to walk and information about the buses.
Dogs are allowed on the bus, and beach equipment. Small body boards will be accepted if there is room, however unfortunately there will not be capacity for surf boards.
Background
A Park and Ride was a key recommendation in the Town Vision, consulted on and delivered through the Town Team.
The Town Vision stated, ‘By investing in improvement to Bude town centre’s public realm, transport options and connections, the negative impact of car congestion on the town centre can be reduced and more space can be used for initiatives that will grow a healthier, greener town centre that will adapt better to the challenges of climate change.’ Project 12 focussed on off-street parking and specifically mentions investing in a park and ride.
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