What is the cheapest way to get from Bideford to Lyme Regis?

The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Lyme Regis is to bus via Exeter which costs £11 - £15 and takes 6h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bideford to Lyme Regis?

The fastest way to get from Bideford to Lyme Regis is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Bideford and Lyme Regis?

No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Lyme Regis. However, there are services departing from Victoria Park Coach Stop and arriving at Co-op Store via Taunton Town Centre Stop I and Trinity Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Bideford and Lyme Regis?

No, there is no direct train from Bideford to Lyme Regis. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Axminster via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Bideford to Lyme Regis?

The distance between Bideford and Lyme Regis is 85 miles. The road distance is 69.9 miles.

How do I travel from Bideford to Lyme Regis without a car?

The best way to get from Bideford to Lyme Regis without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £30 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Bideford to Lyme Regis?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Bideford to Lyme Regis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Lyme Regis bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bideford to Lyme Regis train from?

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

Train or bus from Bideford to Lyme Regis?

The best way to get from Bideford to Lyme Regis is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £25 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Bideford to Lyme Regis bus arrive?

Bideford to Lyme Regis bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.

Where does the Bideford to Lyme Regis train arrive?

Bideford to Lyme Regis train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Axminster station.

Can I drive from Bideford to Lyme Regis?

Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Lyme Regis is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Bideford to Lyme Regis.

Where can I stay near Lyme Regis?

There are 1646+ hotels available in Lyme Regis.

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There are 5 ways to get from Bideford to Lyme Regis by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Axminstertrain Barnstaple - Axminster
4h 3m
£33–56
Bus via Exeter
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bideford Quay to Railway Stationbus 317
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 66
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus 44A
6h 14m
£11–15
Bus
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
4h 39m
£15–24
Drive 69.5 mi
1. Drive from Bideford to Lyme Regiscar 69.5 mi
1h 34m
£18–25
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
4h 27m
£31–57

Bideford to Lyme Regis by bus and train

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Distance: 84 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Bideford, England and Lyme Regis, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Barnstaple to Axminster 5 times a week. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Co-op Store via County Hall, Taunton Town Centre Stop I, and Trinity Square in around 4h 39m.

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