There are 8 ways to get from Bideford to Ashford by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
6h 5m£124–238Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 502
- Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus 814
10h 56m£52–121Drive 252.6 mi
- Drive from Bideford to Ashfordcar 252.6 mi
4h 30m£62–90Train, fly to London City Airport
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
- Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
8h 38m£269–544Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Ashford Internationaltrain
6h 46m£124–239Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bideford Quay to Railway Stationbus 317
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London Bridge to Ashford Internationaltrain
8h 50m£99–215Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
8h 51m£241–516Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
9h 18m£149–324
Bideford to Ashford by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Ashford is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 10h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Bideford to Ashford is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Victoria Park Coach Stop and arriving at County Square via London Victoria and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Bideford to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Ashford International via Exeter St Davids, Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Bideford and Ashford is 285 miles. The road distance is 254 miles.
The best way to get from Bideford to Ashford without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 5m and costs £120 - £240.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Bideford to Ashford, including transfers.
Bideford to Ashford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Victoria Park Coach Stop station.
Bideford to Ashford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Bideford to Ashford is to train via London which takes 6h 5m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 10h 56m.
What companies run services between Bideford, England and Ashford, England?
You can take a bus from Bideford Quay to Ashford International via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to County Square via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and King Street in around 10h 56m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Exeter to London City Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £350–1,100
Flights from Exeter to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £330–460
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £230–750
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £200–650
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £260–800
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £160–490
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £190–390
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £190–390
Flights from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £70–300
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Bideford to Ashford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Bideford to Ashford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Ashford is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Bideford to Ashford.
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