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

The cheapest way to get from Bude to Chester is to bus via Bristol which costs £23 - £60 and takes 10h 56m.

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 23m 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, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.

How far is it from Bude to Chester?

The distance between Bude and Chester is 295 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 17m and costs £60 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m 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 23m to drive from Bude to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 964+ 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 Station6
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
7h 17m
£62–222
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Station6
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Station66
3. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
5. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus Interchange
10h 56m
£23–57
Drive 256.5 mi
1. Drive from Bude to Chester256.5 mi
5h 23m
£63–91
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
7h 47m
£69–252
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Station6
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chester
9h 51m
£92–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Station6
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Station66
3. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station101 / ...
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange423 / ...
11h 38m
£29–72
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)NQY - LPL
10h 19m
£77–278
Bus to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Station
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
7h 34m
£95–297

Bude to Chester by bus and train

38Weekly Services

7h 17mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 292.9 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

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, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Newhall St in around 10h 56m.

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