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

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There are 8 ways to get from Bideford to Croydon by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    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 33m
    £81–168

  2. Drive  202.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bideford to Croydoncar car 202.5 mi
    4h 3m
    £50–73

  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 52m

  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 9m
    £113–307

  5. Train via Reading

    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
    £86–178

  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 London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to West Croydon Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    8h 47m

  7. 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
    9h 7m
    £230–461

  8. 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
    9h 24m
    £277–647

Bideford to Croydon by bus and train

Calendar62Weekly Services
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to East Croydon via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Clapham Junction in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to West Croydon Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 52m.

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