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

The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Dorset is to bus which costs £16 - £29 and takes 8h 38m.

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 12m and costs £24 - £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 8h 38m.

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 Dorchester South via Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Bideford to Dorset?

The distance between Bideford and Dorset is 117 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 and bus which takes 7h 31m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m 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 8h and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £29 and takes 8h 38m.

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 12m to drive from Bideford to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 1577+ 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, bus
best
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 31m
£34–61
Bus
cheapest
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
8h 38m
£17–29
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
8h
£56–109
Drive 96.7 mi
1. Drive from Bideford to Dorsetcar 96.7 mi
2h 12m
£25–35

Bideford to Dorset by bus and train

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7h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 115.9 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Bideford Quay to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary, Upwey, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 8h. 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 8h 38m.

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