What is the cheapest way to get from Bideford to Aberystwyth?

The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bideford to Aberystwyth?

The fastest way to get from Bideford to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Bideford and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Park Coach Stop and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bideford and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Bideford to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Aberystwyth via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Bideford to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Bideford and Aberystwyth is 338 miles. The road distance is 215.4 miles.

How do I travel from Bideford to Aberystwyth without a car?

The best way to get from Bideford to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs £140 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Bideford to Aberystwyth?

It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Bideford to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Aberystwyth bus from?

Bideford to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Victoria Park Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Aberystwyth train from?

Bideford to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Bideford to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Bideford to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs £140 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 11h 25m.

Where does the Bideford to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Bideford to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bideford to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Bideford to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Bideford to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Aberystwyth is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Bideford to Aberystwyth.

How do I get a train ticket from Bideford to Aberystwyth?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bideford to Aberystwyth?

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Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

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Bideford to Aberystwyth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bideford to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
9h 15m
£149–253
Drive 214.1 mi
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1. Drive from Bideford to Aberystwythcar 214.1 mi
4h 11m
£53–76
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
10h 57m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
11h 25m
£63–152

Bideford to Aberystwyth by bus and train

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9h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 335.6 mi
Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Bideford, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Aberystwyth via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Birmingham New Street in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 25m.

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