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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Bude is to bus via Exeter which costs £27 - £45 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Bude is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Bude?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Bude. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at The Strand via Bus Station and West Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

How far is it from Leicester to Bude?

The distance between Leicester and Bude is 260 miles. The road distance is 230.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Bude without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 55m and costs £120 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Leicester to Bude, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Bude bus from?

Leicester to Bude bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Bude bus arrive?

Leicester to Bude bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Exeter station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Bude?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Bude is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Leicester to Bude.

Where can I stay near Bude?

There are 1307+ hotels available in Bude.

Leicester to Bude - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
7h 55m
£120–184
Bus via Exeter
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Exeterbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus 66
3. Take the bus from West Street to The Strandbus 6
10h 15m
£28–43
Drive 228.9 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Budecar 228.9 mi
4h 25m
£57–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Churchbus 85
12h 6m
£49–119

Leicester to Bude by train and bus

37Weekly Services

7h 55mAverage Duration

£120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 258.5 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to The Strand via Exeter, Bus Station, Tenby House, and West Street in around 10h 15m.

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