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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    6h 51m
    £83–185

  2. Drive 118.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bideford to Bournemouthcar car 118.8 mi
    2h 39m
    £29–42

  3. Line 21 bus, train, bus via Bridport

    1. Take the bus from Bideford Quay to Bus Stationbus bus 21 / ...
    2. Take the train from Barnstaple to Axminstertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain train
    7h 28m
    £54–104

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    8h 27m
    £58–139

  5. Line 21 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bideford Quay to Bus Stationbus bus 21 / ...
    2. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3
    5. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus bus X3 / ...
    6h 57m
    £63–132

Bideford to Bournemouth by bus, foot, and train

Calendar83Weekly Services
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Bournemouth via Bus Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Westbury (Wilts), and Southampton Central in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 27m.

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