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

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

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  1. Train via Stafford

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    9h 23m
    £136–235

  2. Drive  297 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bideford to Holyheadcar car 297 mi
    6h 13m
    £74–107

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus bus 202 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    5. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead Clockbus bus 4X
    18h 7m

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    9h 11m
    £141–311

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    11h 38m
    £139–253

Bideford to Holyhead by bus and train

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration9h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 369.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 23m

What companies run services between Bideford, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Holyhead via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Stafford in around 9h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Holyhead Clock via Bus Station, Sarn Odeon, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Bangor Bus Station Stand C in around 18h 7m.

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