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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bideford to Swansea 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 Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    6h 4m
    £78–158

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 202 / ...
    6h 56m
    £24–46

  3. Drive  168.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bideford to Swanseacar car 168.8 mi
    3h 1m
    £42–61

  4. Train via Cardiff

    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 Swanseatrain train
    6h 54m
    £79–158

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bideford Quay to Railway Stationbus bus 317
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1 to Sainsbury's Quay Paradebus bus X1
    9h 35m
    £57–104

Bideford to Swansea by bus and train

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Bideford, England and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Swansea via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Bus Station in around 6h 56m.

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