There are 5 ways to get from Bideford to Grantham by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
6h 26m£111–220Bus via Birmingham
cheapest- Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
11h 15m£40–69Drive 244.9 mi
- Drive from Bideford to Granthamcar 244.9 mi
4h 30m£61–87Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
8h 2m£124–198Bus
- Take the bus from Bideford Quay to Railway Stationbus 317
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 66
- Take the bus from Exeter to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
12h 8m£42–63
Bideford to Grantham by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Grantham is to bus via Birmingham which costs £40 - £70 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Bideford to Grantham is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Grantham station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Park Coach Stop and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Haymarket Bus Station and St Mary's Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Bideford to Grantham. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Grantham via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Farringdon station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Bideford and Grantham is 332 miles. The road distance is 246.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bideford to Grantham without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 26m and costs £110 - £220.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Bideford to Grantham, including transfers.
Bideford to Grantham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Victoria Park Coach Stop station.
Bideford to Grantham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Bideford to Grantham is to train via London which takes 6h 26m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 11h 15m.
What companies run services between Bideford, England and Grantham, England?
You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Grantham via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, Windsor Street, and St Mary's Way in around 11h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
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- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–55
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- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Bideford Quay to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Railway Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Phone
- 01392 872900
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
Bus from Railway Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Bideford to Grantham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Bideford to Grantham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Grantham is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Bideford to Grantham.
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