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

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

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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 Crewetrain train
    7h 26m
    £134–228

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus
    9h 50m
    £38–80

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain train
    9h 8m
    £63–140

  4. Drive 239.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bideford to Chestercar car 239.1 mi
    4h 47m
    £59–85

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    7h 19m
    £117–226

  6. Bus, train via Newport

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to County Hallbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain train
    8h 32m
    £97–188

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain train
    8h 39m
    £137–218

Bideford to Chester by bus, foot, and train

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration7h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Bideford Quay to Chester via Bus Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Chester Bus Interchange via Bristol Bus Station and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 9h 50m.

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