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

The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Skipton is to bus which costs £45 - £95 and takes 11h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bideford to Skipton is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Bideford and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Victoria Park Coach Stop and arriving at Market Place via Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Ilkley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Bideford and Skipton?

No, there is no direct train from Bideford to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Skipton via Exeter St Davids and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

How far is it from Bideford to Skipton?

The distance between Bideford and Skipton is 354 miles. The road distance is 309.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bideford to Skipton without a car is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs £170 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Bideford to Skipton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Skipton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bideford to Skipton train from?

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

Train or bus from Bideford to Skipton?

The best way to get from Bideford to Skipton is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs £170 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 11h 34m.

Where does the Bideford to Skipton bus arrive?

Bideford to Skipton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bideford to Skipton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bideford to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Skipton is 310 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Bideford to Skipton.

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

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Where can I stay near Skipton?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
8h 49m
£179–280
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
11h 34m
£48–94
Drive 308 mi
1. Drive from Bideford to Skiptoncar 308 mi
5h 22m
£76–109
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
8h 13m
£126–248
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Lordswood Roadbus 105
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
12h 3m

Bideford to Skipton by bus and train

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Distance: 351.8 mi
Duration: 8h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Skipton via Bus Station, Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Leeds in around 8h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Market Place via Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Railway Road, and Ilkley Bus Station in around 11h 34m.

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