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

The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Leicester is to train and bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 10h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bideford to Leicester is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Bideford and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Park Coach Stop and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Bideford and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Bideford to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Leicester via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Bideford to Leicester?

The distance between Bideford and Leicester is 253 miles. The road distance is 213.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bideford to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Bideford to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Leicester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bideford to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Bideford to Leicester?

The best way to get from Bideford to Leicester is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Bideford to Leicester bus arrive?

Bideford to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bideford to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bideford to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Leicester is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Bideford to Leicester.

How do I get a train ticket from Bideford to Leicester?

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Bideford to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
6h 37m
£118–185
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter Centraltrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Exeter to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk087
10h 10m
£44–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
8h 52m
£46–111
Drive 212 mi
1. Drive from Bideford to Leicestercar 212 mi
3h 50m
£53–76

Bideford to Leicester by bus and train

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6h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 251.5 mi
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Leicester via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to St Margaret's Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 52m.

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