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

The cheapest way to get from Bude to Colchester is to bus and train via London which costs £35 - £120 and takes 8h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bude to Colchester is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs £65 - £100.

How far is it from Bude to Colchester?

The distance between Bude and Colchester is 285 miles. The road distance is 276.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bude to Colchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 16m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Bude to Colchester, including transfers.

Can I drive from Bude to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bude to Colchester is 276 miles. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Bude to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Colchester.

Bude to Colchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Bude to Colchester 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
best
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Station6
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
6h 16m
£87–162
Bus, train via London
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Station6
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
8h 27m
£38–113
Drive 274.9 mi
1. Drive from Bude to Colchester274.9 mi
5h 51m
£67–97
Bus, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)NQY - STN
6h 57m
£42–263
Bus, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London City Airport (LCY)NQY - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
9h 38m
£268–647
Bus, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Luton Airport (LTN)NQY - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
9h 43m
£105–351

Bude to Colchester by bus and train

38Weekly Services

6h 16mAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bude to Colchester.

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Distance: 283.6 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Bude to Colchester. However, you can take the bus to Railway Station, walk to Okehampton, take the train to Exeter St Davids, take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Stratford, then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can drive from Bude to Colchester in around 5h 51m.

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