What is the cheapest way to get from Bude to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Bude to Chester is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from Bude to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Bude to Chester is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Bude and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bude to Chester. However, there are services departing from The Strand and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Railway Station, Exeter and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

How far is it from Bude to Chester?

The distance between Bude and Chester is 294 miles. The road distance is 258 miles.

How do I travel from Bude to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Bude to Chester without a car is to bus and train via Birmingham which takes 7h 28m and costs £110 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Bude to Chester?

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Bude to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bude to Chester bus from?

Bude to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from The Strand station.

Where does the Bude to Chester bus arrive?

Bude to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Railway Station.

Can I drive from Bude to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bude to Chester is 258 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Bude to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1103+ hotels available in Chester.

Bude to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bude to Chester by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Stationbus 6
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
7h 28m
£118–204
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Stationbus 6
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 66
3. Take the bus from Exeter to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
4. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
12h
£29–47
Drive 256.5 mi
1. Drive from Bude to Chestercar 256.5 mi
5h 25m
£63–91
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 43m
£69–219
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Stationbus 6
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain
9h 57m
£119–225
Bus to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Stationbus
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 20m
£102–245
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NQY - LPL
9h 50m
£68–302
Bus to Exeter, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Stationbus
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EXT - LPL
9h 36m
£101–248

Bude to Chester by bus and train

58Weekly Services

7h 28mAverage Duration

£118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 292.8 mi
Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Bude, England and Chester, England?

You can take a bus from The Strand to Chester Bus Interchange via Railway Station, Bus Station, Exeter, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 12h.

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