The average bus between Southend-on-Sea and Bude takes 15h 31m and the fastest bus takes 14h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southend-on-Sea to Bude. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Southend-on-Sea and Bude. The earliest departure is at 2:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 5:14 PM which arrives into Bude at 8:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 15h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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15h 41m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea to Bude? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea to Bude. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Bude station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 31m.
Southend-on-Sea to Bude bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Southend-on-Sea to Bude bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at The Strand station.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Bude is 375 km. The road distance is 495 km.
You can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to The Strand via Bus Station, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, Tenby House, and West Street in around 12h 18m.