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

The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Manchester is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 9h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bideford to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Bideford and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Park Coach Stop and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Bideford and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Bideford to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from Bideford to Manchester?

The distance between Bideford and Manchester is 295 miles. The road distance is 264.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bideford to Manchester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 9m and costs £130 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Bideford to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bideford to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Bideford to Manchester?

The best way to get from Bideford to Manchester is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 9m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Bideford to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bideford to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bideford to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Manchester is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Bideford to Manchester.

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

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Bideford to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Birmingham
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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 9m
£134–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
9h 13m
£56–137
Drive 262.7 mi
1. Drive from Bideford to Manchestercar 262.7 mi
4h 35m
£65–94
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
5h 23m
£100–238
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadillytrain Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 53m
£150–228
Train #2
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
9h 53m
£135–253

Bideford to Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 293.7 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Manchester Piccadilly via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Manchester Central Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 13m.

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