The average bus between Colchester and Bude takes 15h 38m and the fastest bus takes 12h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Bude. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Colchester and Bude. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Bude at 11:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 15h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Bude? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Bude. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Bude station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 38m.
Colchester to Bude bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Bude bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at The Strand station.
The distance between Colchester and Bude is 396.3 km. The road distance is 485 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Stop to The Strand via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 12h.