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“An Economy Issue”- Connect Bude Publishes Comprehensive and Persuasive Bus Survey Findings
Connect Bude has today released the findings of its recent Bude-Okehampton Bus Survey which was posted to households throughout Bude and Stratton. The responses present…
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Rail Reform, Growth, and What It Means for Bude
Connect Bude has long argued that better transport connectivity is essential for the economic and social future of our area. A recent update from Railfuture…
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First Bus Withdraw – What It Means for Bude
First Bus has confirmed it will withdraw its commercial bus operations from Cornwall, with services ending on 14 February 2026. The decision has been taken…
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Upper Tamar Railway – A Positive Step For Bude’s Rail Future
A Positive, Practical Look at Reconnecting Bude by Rail. Connect Bude is pleased to share a newly completed study that explores realistic options for improving…
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Freight: Strengthening the Case for Cornish Rail
The South West Freight Summary Report 2024–25 from Peninsula Transport outlines progress toward a more resilient and sustainable freight network across the region. While the…
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Have Your Say on Buses in Cornwall
Public transport continues to be a major issue for communities like Bude and the wider North Cornwall area. For some people, buses are essential for…
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Cornwall Chosen for National Bus Franchising Pilot
Cornwall has been allocated up to £500,000 to take part in a national pilot exploring how bus franchising could work in rural and geographically spread-out…
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First Bus leaves Cornwall & Pay-Per-Mile Tax replaces it
Not only is North Cornwall uniquely disadvantaged in Cornwall in terms of reliable and usable bus connectivity to the rail network, but residents in this…
