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

The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Plymouth is to bus and line 118 bus and line 1 bus which costs £7 - £12 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bideford to Plymouth is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Bideford and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Bideford Quay and arriving at Mayflower Street via West Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Bideford and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct train from Bideford to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Plymouth via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Bideford to Plymouth?

The distance between Bideford and Plymouth is 64 miles. The road distance is 55.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bideford to Plymouth without a car is to bus and line 118 bus and line 1 bus which takes 3h 43m and costs £7 - £12.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Bideford to Plymouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Plymouth bus from?

Bideford to Plymouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bideford Quay station.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Plymouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Bideford to Plymouth?

The best way to get from Bideford to Plymouth is to bus and line 118 bus and line 1 bus which takes 3h 43m and costs £7 - £12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Bideford to Plymouth bus arrive?

Bideford to Plymouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Waitrose station.

Where does the Bideford to Plymouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bideford to Plymouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Plymouth is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Bideford to Plymouth.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Bideford to Plymouth by bus, train, or car

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Bus, line 118 bus, line 1 bus
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1. Take the bus from Bideford Quay to Waitrosebus 317
2. Take the bus from West Street to Bus Stationbus 118 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Mayflower Streetbus 1
3h 43m
£7–12
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 45m
£43–83
Drive 54.9 mi
1. Drive from Bideford to Plymouthcar 54.9 mi
1h 24m
£14–20

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Distance: 63.6 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Bideford Quay to Mayflower Street via Waitrose, West Street, and Bus Station in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Plymouth via Bus Station, Barnstaple, and Exeter St Davids in around 3h 45m.

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