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How to get fromBideford to Portsmouthby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    6h 34m
    £76–147

  2. Drive  161.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bideford to Portsmouthcar car 161.7 mi
    3h 19m
    £41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus bus 030
    8h 45m
    £42–71

  4. Train via Salisbury

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    7h 3m
    £69–142

Bideford to Portsmouth by bus and train

Calendar62Weekly Services
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Portsmouth & Southsea via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Westbury (Wilts) in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to University of Portsmouth via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 45m.

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