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

The cheapest way to get from Bude to Colchester is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 53m.

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 53m 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 15m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m 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 53m to drive from Bude to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 988+ 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 Stationbus 6
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 15m
£118–222
Bus, fly to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
6h 59m
£38–326
Drive 274.9 mi
1. Drive from Bude to Colchestercar 274.9 mi
5h 53m
£68–99
Bus, train via London
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Stationbus 6
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
8h 31m
£98–232
Bus, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane NQY - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
9h 48m
£268–802
Bus, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NQY - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
13h 43m
£100–466

Bude to Colchester by bus and train

35Weekly Services

6h 15mAverage Duration

£118Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bude to Colchester.

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Distance: 283.6 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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 53m.

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