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

The cheapest way to get from Bude to Manchester is to bus which costs £19 - £55 and takes 10h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bude to Manchester is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Bude and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bude to Manchester. However, there are services departing from The Strand and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Railway Station, Bampfylde Street and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

How far is it from Bude to Manchester?

The distance between Bude and Manchester is 303 miles. The road distance is 281.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bude to Manchester without a car is to bus and train via Birmingham which takes 7h 19m and costs £55 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Bude to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bude to Manchester bus from?

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

Where does the Bude to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bude to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bude to Manchester is 282 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Bude to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3482+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Bude to Manchester 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 Manchester Piccadilly
7h 19m
£59–209
Bus
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 Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
10h 34m
£19–52
Drive 280.2 mi
1. Drive from Bude to Manchester280.2 mi
5h 10m
£69–99
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NQY - MAN
6h 4m
£61–230
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Station6
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadilly
9h 16m
£87–169
Bus via Birmingham
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 Manchester Central Coach Station120 / ...
12h 19m
£27–75
Bus to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Station
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
6h 14m
£87–275
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)NQY - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
10h 9m
£76–289

Bude to Manchester by bus and train

19Weekly Services

7h 19mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 301.2 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a bus from The Strand to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Railway Station, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and Bristol Bus Station in around 10h 34m.

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