There are 5 ways to get from Ashford to Bideford by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 10m£120–219Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 502
8h 28m£62–115Drive 252.6 mi
- Drive from Ashford to Bidefordcar 252.6 mi
4h 30m£64–92Train
- Take the train from Ashford International to London Charing Crosstrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 57m£119–215Train #2
- Take the train from Ashford International to London Bridgetrain
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 29m£108–214
Ashford to Bideford by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ashford to Bideford is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Ashford to Bideford is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Ashford International and arriving at Barnstaple via London St Pancras Intl, Farringdon Without, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Ashford and Bideford is 282 miles. The road distance is 254.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ashford to Bideford without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 10m and costs £120 - £220.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Ashford to Bideford, including transfers.
Ashford to Bideford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Ashford to Bideford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ashford to Bideford is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Ashford to Bideford.
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What companies run services between Ashford, England and Bideford, England?
You can take a train from Ashford International to Brunswick Wharf via London St Pancras Intl, Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–130
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Victoria Park Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- National Express
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