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How to get fromBideford to Blackpoolby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bideford to Blackpool by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
    8h 25m
    £128–208

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    11h 53m
    £54–90

  3. Drive  300.5 mi

    1. Drive from Bideford to Blackpoolcar car 300.5 mi
    5h 11m
    £74–107

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    9h 38m
    £135–221

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    11h 37m
    £135–236

Bideford to Blackpool by bus and train

Calendar62Weekly Services
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Bideford, England and Blackpool, England?

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Blackpool North via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 11h 53m.

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