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

The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Dorset is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bideford to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Bideford and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Victoria Park Coach Stop and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Taunton Town Centre Stop I, Trinity Square, Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bideford and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Bideford to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Yeovil Junction via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Bideford to Dorset?

The distance between Bideford and Dorset is 123 miles. The road distance is 97.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bideford to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Bideford to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Dorset bus from?

Bideford to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Victoria Park Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Dorset train from?

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

Train or bus from Bideford to Dorset?

The best way to get from Bideford to Dorset is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Bideford to Dorset bus arrive?

Bideford to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.

Where does the Bideford to Dorset train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bideford to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Dorset is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Bideford to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Dorset.

Bideford to Dorset - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bideford to Dorset 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 Yeovil Junctiontrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
4h 33m
£91–156
Drive 96.7 mi
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1. Drive from Bideford to Dorsetcar 96.7 mi
2h 10m
£24–34
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Axminstertrain
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus X51
7h 11m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to County Hallbus 502 / ...
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
7h 35m

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Distance: 122.1 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Dorset via Bus Station, Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Yeovil Junction in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via County Hall, Taunton Town Centre Stop I, Trinity Square, Bus Station, and South Station in around 7h 35m.

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