What is the cheapest way to get from Bideford to Dawlish?

The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Dawlish is to bus and line 2 bus which costs £8 - £12 and takes 4h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bideford to Dawlish?

The fastest way to get from Bideford to Dawlish is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Bideford and Dawlish?

No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Bideford Quay and arriving at Lanherne via Fore Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Bideford and Dawlish?

No, there is no direct train from Bideford to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Dawlish via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Bideford to Dawlish?

The distance between Bideford and Dawlish is 60 miles. The road distance is 54.2 miles.

How do I travel from Bideford to Dawlish without a car?

The best way to get from Bideford to Dawlish without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £23 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Bideford to Dawlish?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Bideford to Dawlish, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Dawlish bus from?

Bideford to Dawlish bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bideford Quay station.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Dawlish train from?

Bideford to Dawlish train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Bideford to Dawlish?

The best way to get from Bideford to Dawlish is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £23 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 2 bus, which costs £8 - £12 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Bideford to Dawlish bus arrive?

Bideford to Dawlish bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Waitrose station.

Where does the Bideford to Dawlish train arrive?

Bideford to Dawlish train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Bideford to Dawlish?

Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Dawlish is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Bideford to Dawlish.

How do I get a train ticket from Bideford to Dawlish?

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Where can I stay near Dawlish?

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Bideford to Dawlish - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 2 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bideford to Dawlish by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Dawlishtrain Exeter St Davids - Plymouth / ...
2h 50m
£23–41
Bus, line 2 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bideford Quay to Waitrosebus 317
2. Take the bus from Fore Street to Bus Stationbus 66
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lanhernebus 2
4h 8m
£8–12
Drive 53.9 mi
1. Drive from Bideford to Dawlishcar 53.9 mi
1h 27m
£14–20
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bideford Quay to Opposite Station Entrancebus 5B / ...
2. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Dawlishtrain
3h
£24–41

Bideford to Dawlish by bus and train

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2h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 59.8 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Dawlish via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, and Exeter St Davids in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bideford Quay to Lanherne via Waitrose, Fore Street, and Bus Station in around 4h 8m.

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