The average bus between Manchester and Bude takes 12h 13m and the fastest bus takes 10h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 twice daily between Manchester and Bude. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Bude at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 12h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Bude. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Bude station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.
Manchester to Bude bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Bude bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at The Strand station.
The distance between Manchester and Bude is 334.3 km. The road distance is 498 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to The Strand via Birmingham Coach Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 11h 54m.