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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bideford to Eastbourne by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    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 Gatwick Airporttrain train
    4. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain train
    7h 31m
    £106–212

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain train
    9h 41m
    £50–83

  3. Drive  227.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bideford to Eastbournecar car 227.4 mi
    4h 34m
    £57–83

  4. Train, fly

    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
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain train
    8h 10m
    £128–325

  5. 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 South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus bus 500
    10h 27m
    £56–85

Bideford to Eastbourne by bus and train

Calendar62Weekly Services
Duration7h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Eastbourne via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Reading, and Gatwick Airport in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Cornfield Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 10h 27m.

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