The average bus between Bideford and Dawlish takes 4h 48m and the fastest bus takes 3h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bideford to Dawlish. 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 5 times a day between Bideford and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bideford is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 9:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Opposite Church and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 52m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bideford to Dawlish? 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 Bideford to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Bideford station and arriving at Dawlish station via Stone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Bideford to Dawlish bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Opposite Church station.
Bideford to Dawlish bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Lanherne station.
The distance between Bideford and Dawlish is 71.2 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a bus from Bideford Quay to Lanherne via Opposite Church, Stone, and Bus Station in around 4h 38m.