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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Bude is to bus via Bristol which costs £24 - £55 and takes 11h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Bude is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Bude?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Bude. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at The Strand via Newhall St, Bus Station, Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

How far is it from Chester to Bude?

The distance between Chester and Bude is 294 miles. The road distance is 260.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Bude without a car is to train and bus via Birmingham which takes 8h 30m and costs £60 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Chester to Bude, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Bude bus from?

Chester to Bude bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Chester to Bude bus arrive?

Chester to Bude bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Can I drive from Chester to Bude?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Bude is 260 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Chester to Bude.

Where can I stay near Bude?

There are 1125+ hotels available in Bude.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Bude by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
8h 30m
£64–241
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station66
5. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
11h 2m
£25–54
Drive 258.6 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Bude258.6 mi
5h 19m
£64–93
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)MAN - NQY
3. Take the bus from Trelawney Parc to Bencoolen Road
7h 53m
£70–241
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
9h 59m
£94–197
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Station423 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street101 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station66
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
12h
£30–75
Fly Liverpool to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)LPL - NQY
2. Take the bus from Trelawney Parc to Bencoolen Road
9h 12m
£76–275
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand
8h 24m
£101–301

Chester to Bude by train and bus

18Weekly Services

8h 30mAverage Duration

£64Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 292.7 mi
Duration: 8h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to The Strand via Newhall St, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 11h 2m.

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