There are 5 ways to get from Bideford to Ashford by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 7m£119–224Drive 252.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bideford to Ashfordcar 252.6 mi
4h 30m£63–90Bus, train
- Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 502
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
8h 20m£66–115Train
- 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 56m£119–219Train #2
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London Bridge to Ashford Internationaltrain
8h 16m£107–213
Bideford to Ashford by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Ashford is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 30m.
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 train from Bideford to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Ashford International via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Farringdon and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Bideford and Ashford is 282 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 7m and costs £110 - £230.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Bideford to Ashford, including transfers.
Bideford to Ashford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
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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What companies run services between Bideford, England and Ashford, England?
You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Ashford International via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 7m.
- 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
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Charing Cross to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Bridge to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–130
- Website
- South Western Railway
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- National Express
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