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How to get fromBideford to Brightonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Bideford to Brighton by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    7h 7m
    £102–206

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 St Peter's Churchbus bus 025
    8h 15m
    £38–64

  3. Drive  204.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bideford to Brightoncar car 204.3 mi
    4h 9m
    £51–74

  4. Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    8h 15m
    £117–269

  5. Train via Salisbury

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    8h 5m
    £86–172

  6. Bus via Bristol

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus Uk940
    9h 9m
    £42–73

  7. Train, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EXT - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    10h 29m
    £200–380

Bideford to Brighton by bus and train

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Bideford Quay to Brighton via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Reading, and Gatwick Airport in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to St Peter's Church via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 15m.

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