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

The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Bodmin is to bus and line 84 bus and line 178 bus which costs £6 - £12 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bideford to Bodmin is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Bideford and Bodmin?

No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Bodmin. However, there are services departing from Torridge Hill and arriving at Callywith College Car Park via Church and Westgate Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bideford and Bodmin?

No, there is no direct train from Bideford to Bodmin. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Bideford to Bodmin?

The distance between Bideford and Bodmin is 53 miles. The road distance is 53.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bideford to Bodmin without a car is to bus and line 84 bus and line 178 bus which takes 3h 45m and costs £6 - £12.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Bideford to Bodmin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Bodmin bus from?

Bideford to Bodmin bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Torridge Hill station.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Bodmin train from?

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

Train or bus from Bideford to Bodmin?

The best way to get from Bideford to Bodmin is to bus and line 84 bus and line 178 bus which takes 3h 45m and costs £6 - £12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Bideford to Bodmin bus arrive?

Bideford to Bodmin bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Church station.

Where does the Bideford to Bodmin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bideford to Bodmin?

Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Bodmin is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Bideford to Bodmin.

Where can I stay near Bodmin?

There are 3689+ hotels available in Bodmin.

Bideford to Bodmin - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 84 bus

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

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Bus, line 84 bus, line 178 bus
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1. Take the bus from Torridge Hill to Churchbus 85
2. Take the bus from Church to Westgate Streetbus 84 / ...
3. Take the bus from Westgate Street to Callywith College Car Parkbus 178 / ...
3h 45m
£7–11
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
5h 19m
£59–114
Drive 53.5 mi
1. Drive from Bideford to Bodmincar 53.5 mi
1h 10m
£13–19
Line 319 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Old Town to Northgate Greenbus 319
2. Take the bus from The Strand to Bus Stationbus 95
6h 18m
£12

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Distance: 52.9 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Torridge Hill to Callywith College Car Park via Church and Westgate Street in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsley Road to The Shire House Mount Folly via Bus Station, Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 5h 19m.

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