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How to get fromBideford to Sunderlandby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Bideford to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newcastletrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    10h 3m
    £183–289

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 133 / ...
    12h 15m
    £48–86

  3. Drive  376.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bideford to Sunderlandcar car 376.6 mi
    6h 25m
    £93–134

  4. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    7h 16m

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thornabytrain train
    5. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain train
    14h 30m
    £159–287

  6. Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    6h 20m

  7. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    9h 34m
    £121–304

Bideford to Sunderland by bus and train

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration14h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 444.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Bideford Quay to Sunderland via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 10h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Interchange via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 12h 15m.

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