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There are 4 ways to get from Bude to Colchester by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Stationbus bus 6
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    6h 20m
    £111–201

  2. Bus, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Strand to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane NQY - STN
    7h 17m
    £53–305

  3. Drive  278 mi

    1. Drive from Bude to Colchestercar car 278 mi
    5h 42m
    £69–100

  4. Bus, train via London

    1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Stationbus bus 6
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    8h 43m
    £93–178

Bude to Colchester by bus and train

Calendar32Weekly Services
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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 42m.

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