There are 5 ways to get from Bideford to Poole by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
- Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain
7h 15m£68–147Drive 114.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bideford to Poolecar 114.6 mi
2h 32m£29–41Train, bus via Exeter
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
- Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain
7h 21m£47–97Train, bus
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Axminstertrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
- Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain
7h 15m£48–92Bus
- Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 502
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
9h 25m£59–146
Bideford to Poole by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Poole is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Bideford to Poole is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Park Coach Stop and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Bideford to Poole. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Poole via Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Bideford and Poole is 170 miles. The road distance is 115.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bideford to Poole without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs £65 - £150.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Bideford to Poole, including transfers.
Bideford to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Victoria Park Coach Stop station.
Bideford to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Bideford to Poole is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Bideford, England and Poole, England?
You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Poole via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary, and Upwey in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
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- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Bus from Bus Station to Kings Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
Bus from Bus Station to Kings Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
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More Questions & Answers
Bideford to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Bideford to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Poole is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Bideford to Poole.
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