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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bideford to Chelmsford 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 London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    5h 52m
    £106–195

  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 Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    8h 31m
    £40–68

  3. Drive  233.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bideford to Chelmsfordcar car 233.8 mi
    4h 51m
    £58–84

  4. Train, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EXT - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    8h 19m
    £275–508

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bideford Quay to Railway Stationbus bus 317
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    8h 27m
    £83–172

  6. 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
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    8h 57m
    £135–290

Bideford to Chelmsford by bus and train

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Chelmsford via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 8h 31m.

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