There are 10 ways to get from Bideford to Scotland by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
10h 42m£176–318Bus via Bristol
cheapest- Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
13h 51m£56–94Drive 466.4 mi
- Drive from Bideford to Glasgowcar 466.4 mi
7h 42m£116–168Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
6h 27m£116–306Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
12h 6m£259–403Bus
- Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
15h 5m£68–122Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
6h 50m£81–201Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
7h 2m£91–216Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
7h 21m£125–333Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
8h 4m£89–233
Bideford to Scotland by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Scotland is to bus via Bristol which costs £55 - £95 and takes 13h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Bideford to Scotland is to train and fly which takes 6h 27m and costs £110 - £310.
No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Park Coach Stop and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Bideford to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Glasgow Central via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.
The distance between Bideford and Scotland is 509 miles. The road distance is 469.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bideford to Scotland without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 10h 42m and costs £170 - £320.
It takes approximately 10h 42m to get from Bideford to Scotland, including transfers.
Bideford to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Victoria Park Coach Stop station.
Bideford to Scotland train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Bideford to Scotland is to train via Birmingham which takes 10h 42m and costs £170 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 13h 51m.
What companies run services between Bideford, England and Scotland?
You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Glasgow Central via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Carlisle in around 10h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Buchanan Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 13h 51m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £25–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £25–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Bristol Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–130
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bideford to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Bideford to Scotland train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Scotland is 469 miles. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Bideford to Scotland.
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