The average bus between Kettering and Bude takes 21h 29m and the fastest bus takes 18h 41m. There is at least one bus per day from Kettering 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 once daily between Kettering and Bude. The earliest departure is at 1:46 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Kettering is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Bude at 6:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Market Hall and take an average of 21h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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18h 41m • 4 changes
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22h 57m • 4 changes
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18h 41m • 4 changes
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22h 57m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Kettering to Bude. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Bude station via Exeter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 29m.
Kettering to Bude bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
Kettering to Bude bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at The Strand station.
The distance between Kettering and Bude is 316.3 km. The road distance is 478 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Interchange to The Strand via Market Hall, Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, Exeter, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 13h 43m.