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

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

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  1. Train via Reading

    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 Clapham Junctiontrain train
    6h 37m
    £86–179

  2. Drive  202.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bideford to Croydoncar car 202.5 mi
    4h 3m
    £51–73

  3. 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 West Croydon Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    7h 47m

  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
    7h 47m
    £113–259

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Clapham Junctiontrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
    6h 43m
    £82–169

  6. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EXT - LHR
    8h 31m
    £222–450

  7. 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
    8h 19m
    £247–598

Bideford to Croydon by bus and train

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Bideford Quay to West Croydon via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Reading, and Clapham Junction in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to West Croydon Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 47m.

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